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NAZARENO 2026: QUIAPO CHURCH HOLDS INITIAL PRESS CONFERENCE

Nov. 17, 2025 06:01 PM

MANILA, Philippines—The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno held a press conference at the St. Benedict XVI building of the Quiapo Church in preparation for the Nazareno 2026 with the theme “Dapat siyang tumaas at ako naman’y bumaba” derived from John 3:30 bible verse.

The press conference was hosted by the church administration, consisting of Rev. Fr. Jade Licuanan, Rector and Parish Priest of The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazarene, together with Hermano Mayor for Nazareno Fiesta 2026 Manila Mayor Francisco Moreno Domagoso, alongside with PBGen. Arnold Abad of Manila Police District, and the Official Fiesta Spokesperson Rev. Fr. Robert Arellano, LRMS, and Parochial Vicar Rev. Fr. Jonathan Mojica.

Church and city leaders detailed the 10-day celebration for the 2026 festivities, which will commence on December 31 and conclude on January 9, highlighting major activities in the three primary areas: Quiapo, Quirino Grandstand, and the Traslacion route.

The feast will now be a 10-day celebration starting exactly at midnight of December 31 with the Thanksgiving procession emphasizing the faithful’s gratitude for the gifts and miracles attributed to Jesus Nazareno. This will follow with barangay visitations from January 2-6 where respective masses will be held at.

Meanwhile, on January 3, a replica blessing will be held at exactly 1:30 p.m at Quezon Blvd. followed by the final press conference on January 7 at 9 in the morning and the traditional dressing up of the Nazareno in the afternoon.

On January 8 from 3 p.m. until 11 a.m. of January 9, a continuous series of Novena Mass will be held in Quiapo, culminating with the Misa Mayor at 12 midnight on January 9.

 

A special Mass for volunteers and troop sending are also scheduled for January 7. On the other hand, Mayor Isko emphasized that vendors will not be allowed in the vicinity of Quiapo Church on January 7, 8, and 9, a non-negotiable policy meant to maintain order and ensure access for devotees.

 

– Jone Manalo | The Herald of Truth, Article Writers of Quiapo Church