(Photo courtesy of Quiapo Church Facebook page)
MANILA – The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, popularly known as Quiapo Church, has unveiled the logo of the 2024 Traslacion.
In a social media post on Wednesday, the basilica said the theme for next year’s feast is “Ibig Kong Makita si Hesus” from John 12:21.
The Quiapo Church said the four people seen in the logo represent the devotees who want to find Jesus and to feel the miracle that brings comfort and peace to everyone's heart.
Also featured in the logo is the collective journey of the devotees of the Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno where prayers are raised to the Lord together.
In an interview with Church-run Radio Veritas, church rector Fr. Rufino Sescon Jr., called on devotees to continue to practice in the community the true care that Jesus shows to his flock.
"May we continue to show his face, let us continue to experience his love by offering service to the people," he added.
He also said the church's preparation for the feast on Jan. 9, 2024 is in full swing and would see a gradual restoration of traditional activities that were postponed for three years due to the pandemic.
“The basilica continues to communicate with government officials and agencies for a better implementation of Nazareno 2024,” he added.
Sescon said the church is also preparing for the possible influx of devotees in January after the government relaxed the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) restrictions.
The last Traslacion, a procession from the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta to the basilica in Quezon Boulevard, was held in January 2019. It drew millions of devotees. (PNA)
