Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 9) — President Rodrigo Duterte appealed to the faithful to continue praying for the country in his message for the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Sunday.
“Faith is the conviction of things that we hope for, even if unseen. Although we may not be able to take part in the usual Traslacion activities that have marked the celebration for centuries, let us keep on demonstrating our faith by praying for our country’s recovery and for humanity’s complete healing, especially from the ill effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,” the President said.
The President earlier appealed for the cancellation of physical gatherings related to the feast as COVID-19 cases continue to surge.
The Traslacion, or grand procession of the Black Nazarene, was https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/1/5/Traslacion-Black-Nazarene-Feast-2022.htmlcancelled again this year. It was also cancelled last year.
The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church) would also be closed from Jan. 7 to 9. Masses would be livestreamed.
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