MINOR BASILICA OF THE BLACK NAZARENE (canonically known as Saint John the Baptist Parish and colloquially known as "QUIAPO CHURCH") is a prominent Roman Catholic Church located in Quiapo District in the City of Manila in the Philippines.
The Church is famous for the SHRINE of the BLACK NAZARENE, a dark statue of JESUS CHRIST, many claim to be MIRACULOUS.
Friday is considered as "Quiapo Day".
Devotees flock to attend "Novena" every Friday and Holy Mass at Quiapo Church everyday.
The iconic Quiapo Church |
Quiapo Church Marker |
Image of the BLACK NAZARENE at QUIAPO CHURCH. |
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Devotees attending the Holy Mass at Quiapo Church |
The popular PLAZA MIRANDA is located infront of QUIAPO CHURCH |
The Plaza Miranda Marker |
Busy environs outside the QUIAPO CHURCH... |
Vendors outside QUIAPO CHURCH selling images of STO. NINO and BLACK NAZARENE. |
Colored candles are being sold near QUIAPO CHURCH . |
How to reach Quiapo Church by Public Transportation?
BY JEEPNEY
JEEPNEYS bound for QUIAPO, RECTO, and DIVISORIA can be availed to reach the church if you are from PASAY or CUBAO area.
BY LRT 1
You can also take the LRT line 1, alight at CARRIEDO station.
BY LRT 2
By LRT line 2, alight at RECTO station.
BY TAXI
If you want faster and hassle-free travel, ride a TAXI and tell the driver to bring you to QUIAPO CHURCH
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