BLACK NAZARENE “IMAGES OF CHRIST” PRESENTATION BY: RABE, NIEL MANTE, REYGIN TOMPONG, DANZEL BANAC, OLEGARIO OBJECTIVES: CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Understanding the historical and cultural importance of the Black Nazarene in Filipino Catholicism. o2. RELIGIOUS DEVOTION: Exploring the fervent devotion and rituals associated with the Black Nazarene. o3.SYMBOLISM AND INTERPRETATION: Analyzing the symbolic meaning of the Black Nazarene and it’s portrayal in religious iconography. o1. 2 The Black Nazarene (Spanish: El Nazareno Negro; Filipino: Poóng Itím na Nazareno) is a lifesized dark statue of Jesus Christ carrying the True Cross. The venerated image is enshrined in the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. The image was reputedly carved by an unknown Mexican artist in the 16th century and then brought to the Philippines in 1606. It depicts Jesus en route to his crucifixion. The image derives its official name from "Nazarene", a title of Christ identifying him as a native of Nazareth, along with its dark complexion (unusual for depictions of Jesus, even in the Philippines) The Pahalík ("kissing") The wiping of cloth on the image, which is also done during the actual procession itself, follows the folk belief that cloth can absorb the powers of a holy object, usually and specifically its curative abilities. This sanctitythrough-contact descends from the ancient custom of ex brandea, cloth wiped on the bodies or tombs of the Twelve Apostles, itself part of the wider category of third Traslación The main highlight of the Feast of the Black Nazarene is the Traslación, taken from the Spanish term for "passage" or "movement". 4 WHEN? JANUARY 9 GOOD FRIDAY DECEMBER 31 the official Feast of the Black Nazarene commemorating the translation of the image from Intramuros. its liturgical feast, commemorating the culmination of the Passion of Jesus. the eve of New Year commencing its novena. 5 Pious believers claim that physically touching the image can bring miracles and cure diseases. The original image or its replica is given a religious procession three times a year. Some believers practice walking in barefoot as a form of piety while others make an effort to ride on the carriage in the belief of obtaining graces from the devotional image. Prior to the Second Vatican Council, procession of the image was relatively solemn and peaceful. What I have learned: Location The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Black Nazarene, Parish of Saint John the Baptist, Quiapo, Manila, Philippines Date 1606 Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico Witness Recollect Priests Archbishop of Manila, Basílio Sancho de Santa Justa y Rufina Type Wood carving Approval Pope Innocent X Pope Pius VII Pope John Paul II Venerated in Catholic Church Shrine Minor Basilica and National Shrine of the Black Nazarene Patronage Quiapo, Tagalogs, Filipinos, Philippines Attributes Feast day Dark skin, maroon and gold vestments, the Cross •January 9 •Good Friday (liturgical) 7 Thank you AMATUER COR JESU, AMATUER COR MARIAE!
