Melbourne will celebrate the Feast Day on Thursday, January 9 at St Mary Star of the Sea. Both statues of the Black Nazarene were donated by Dr. Gus Tablante to the churches. The Black Nazarene ...

Ian Epondulan grew to witness his family's devotion to the Black Nazarene. He was only two years old when his uncles, aunts and parents started the Feast of the Black Nazarene in Sydney.

“There is a declaration from the Catholic Church that Jan. 9 is the National Feast of the Black Nazarene. This means that all churches in the Philippines would have their own masses,” Irasga said.

Outside of Good Friday, "Pahalik" is also practiced during the Feast of the Black Nazarene as devotees kiss, touch, or wipe pieces of cloth on the image of the Nazareno while it is displayed in ...