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WHERE FAITH ENDURES: INSIDE THE 30-HOUR NAZARENO 2026 PROCESSION

Jan. 13, 2026 03:05 PM

Quiapo, Manila – January 10, 2026
After nearly 31 hours of Traslacion, the Image of Jesus Nazareno was finally returned to Quiapo Church on January 10, marking it as the longest Traslacion in the entire history of the Jesus Nazareno fiesta celebration. This year’s procession once again underscored the depth of Filipino faith—defined not by ease or speed, but by endurance, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion.

The image of Jesus Nazareno started to exit from Quirino Grandstand at 4:00 am on January 9 and entered Quiapo Church at around 10:50:01 a.m. January 10 despite of repeated disruptions to the Andas this year, including ropes struggle, wheel stripped off and moments of misunderstanding between devotees and church authorities during the traditional “Dungaw”.

The procession continued and finally reaching its original destination, the church. The devotees endured being trampled, stepped on, and injured, yet they did not falter—driven by their desire to touch the rope, the cross in Andas and to return the image of Jesus Nazareno safely to Quiapo church.

According to the final data from the Innovation Integrated GIS and Data Hub of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), the total number of devotees who attended this year’s fiesta reached 9,640,290, covering from 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9 at Pahalik, until Saturday, January 10, 2026.

On the other hand, the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno confirmed that three devotees died during the height of Traslacion, while one journalist had a heart attack during Pahalik coverage in Grandstand. The Church has already extended assistance to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives.

According to Fr. Robert Arellano, spokesperson for the Nazareno 2026, there were already around 1,700 medical cases related to the event. The Church administration emphasized that safety and security measures will be intensified next year following the casualties experienced during the Nazareno 2026 celebration.

Thirty hours on the road reaffirmed what generations have already known: Filipino faith grows stronger amid suffering. As the Nazareno 2026 came to end, devotion endured—firm, faithful, and carried by millions who continue to believe.

 

 

 

Kristan Bernardo | HDN NPJN Media Writer