The Black Nazarene is processed upon the Ándas, and traditionally only men were permitted to be mamámasán ("bearers"), the devotees pulling the wheeled ándas by its two large ropes. In …

Jan 5, 2024 · Señor Nazareno is placed on an andas (carriage), which has wheels but not a motor, and is pulled by 'mamamasan' holding on to two 50-meter-long abaca ropes. The …

Jan 9, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines —The rope being used to pull the carriage of the Black Nazarene snapped as the procession was traversing the corner of Arlegui Street and Quezon …

Jan 9, 2024 · MANILA, Philippines: The rope used to pull the carriage (Andas) carrying the image of the Black Nazarene broke, delaying the procession, Quiapo Church said on Tuesday.

Jan 9, 2025 · The Nazareno Operations Center confirmed on Thursday evening the ropes holding the “andas” or carriage of the Black Nazarene snapped on its way to the Minor Basilica of …

Jan 8, 2018 · Devotees pushing and shoving each other to get near the "andas" (carriage) of the Black Nazarene or touch the rope pulling it are a common sight during the "traslacion" or …

Jan 10, 2025 · Filipinos turned the streets of Manila to a sea of maroon and gold and swarmed the “Black Nazarene,” a life-sized image of Jesus Christ bearing down a cross, as devotees jostled …

Jan 9, 2024 · Devotees, deeply moved by their faith in the Black Nazarene, eagerly collected strands of the snapped rope, believing them to be blessed and capable of bringing good …

Jan 8, 2018 · This describes best the Procession of the Black Nazarene, or Traslación de Nazareno (literally “The transfer of the Black Nazarene”), one of the Philippines’ most …

The Black Nazarene is the representation in a maroon robe of a dark-skinned Christ carrying the cross on his right shoulder, positioned with one knee on the ground and looking heavenward …