LOOK: Black Nazarene devotees troop to Quiapo for thanksgiving tradition

The Black Nazarene makes its way toward Quiapo Church during its thanksgiving procession that took more than eight hours on Sunday. INQUIRER.net / Faye Orellana

The image of the Black Nazarene had its last procession for 2017 as part of Quiapo, Manila’s yearly tradition.

INQUIRER.net / Faye Orellana

On midnight Sunday, the Black Nazarene had a thanksgiving procession over selected streets in Quiapo.

Apart from earlier reports, the Black Nazarene left its home at about 2 a.m.

INQUIRER.net / Faye Orellana

The iconic image, welcomed by almost 250,000 devotees, entered the Quiapo Church at exactly 10:31 a.m., a police official said.

INQUIRER.net / Faye Orellana

The Black Nazarene leaves its home thrice a year: during its Feast Day on January 9, Good Friday, and on the last day of the year. /jpv

INQUIRER.net / Faye Orellana

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