Quiapo Church Church

Address: Plaza Miranda, Quiapo, Manila, Philippines

Website: http://quiapochurch.com.ph/

Hours: Daily 5:00am-8:00pm (active parish; times for Mass and devotions vary)

Admission: Free entry to the church; donations welcome for maintenance

Quiapo Church (Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene) is a Roman Catholic church in the Quiapo district of Manila, Philippines, best known for housing the image of the Black Nazarene. It functions as a major devotional and pilgrimage site in the city.

The church site has hosted successive church buildings since the Spanish colonial period, with the present basilica constructed in the early 20th century. Over time the site has become associated with intense popular devotion to the Black Nazarene image.

Located in the Quiapo district of central Manila, the basilica sits near Plaza Miranda and other civic and commercial streets in the city core.

• Black Nazarene: Holds the Black Nazarene statue, the centrepiece of large annual and weekly devotional events that attract large crowds in Manila.
• Status and building: Granted the status of a minor basilica; the present church building dates to the early 20th century.

What to See#

• Main altar: The main altar contains the venerated wooden statue of the Black Nazarene, which is the focal point for liturgical ceremonies and public devotion.

Quiapo Church is in Quiapo, central Manila. Metro: nearest is Line 1 (Carriedo) or Line 2 (Recto) with a short walk. Jeepneys and buses also serve Quiapo; be prepared for heavy foot traffic around the plaza.

• Attend the early morning Mass to see local devotion to the Black Nazarene and to avoid the midday market crowds.
• Keep valuables secure: Quiapo is an energetic district with pickpockets during busy times.
• If visiting on January 9 (Feast of the Black Nazarene), plan for massive crowds and use public transport - the area is chaotic but electric.