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The annual Traslación of the Black Nazarene begins as the image of Jesus Nazareno is carried on the andas, departing from the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, with thousands of barefoot devotees joining the procession in prayer, thanksgiving, and fulfillment of religious vows. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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2026 TRASLACION

Allison Co

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176792093709720260109-traslacion-nazareno-bishop-sescon-MT10.jpg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Balanga Bishop Most Rev. Jun Sescon presides over the Midnight Mass for the Traslacion of Jesus Nazareno, as thousands of devotees gather in prayer ahead of the annual procession. The Mass marks the start of the religious rites leading to the Traslacion, one of the largest Catholic devotions in the country, drawing millions of faithful seeking healing, thanksgiving, and renewed faith.  Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News<br/></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA — The Misa Mayor of the Traslacion 2026 centered on the message of humility and devotion as over 100,000 devotees attended on Friday midnight, January 9, 2026 at the Quirino Grandstand, marking the onset of the annual celebration of the Feast of the Jesus Nazareno.</p><p>In the homily, Most Reverend Rufino “Jun” Sescon Jr., D.D. urged the devotees to live out the life like Jesus Christ did in love and humility.  </p><p>“Paano nga ba tunay na bumaba? May nauna na sating bumaba at ito’y walang iba kundi si Poong Nazareno... Siya ay bumaba nang kusa upang lalong magmahal… Hindi siya napilitan lamang kusang loob siyang bumaba dahil sa awa at pagmamahal…,” he said.</p><p>In line with the message of humility, Sescon also called out government corruption, particularly those involved in the recent flood control controversy.</p><p>“Sa ating bayan ngayon, may mga ayaw bumaba kahit mali na at bistado na. Ayaw bumaba kahit pahirap na sa bayan. Ayaw bumaba kahit nagdurusa na ang mahihirap. Ayaw bumaba kahit binabaha na at nasisira na ang bayan… Tumigil na, tama na, maawa na kayo sa taong bayan.”</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>&#x27;SARAP NG BUHAY NILA&#x27;</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176792097273520260109-traslacion-jesus-nazareno-grandstand-MT8_cropped_processed_by_imagy.jpg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The annual Traslación of the Black Nazarene begins as the image of Jesus Nazareno is carried on the andas, departing from the Quirino Grandstand in Manila, with thousands of barefoot devotees joining the procession in prayer, thanksgiving, and fulfillment of religious vows. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><p>53-year-old devotee Cristina Dula who just lost her job of 21 years resonated with the message of the homily as she prays for financial help.</p><p>“Kaya rin po nagsara company namin dahil sa tax, hinihingi sobrang laki tapos doon lang mapupunta sa mga kurakot… Napakahirap para sa isang kumpanya na magbigay ka ng tamang buwis tapos kung saan lang mapupunta. Sayang sa aming mga empleyado.”</p><p>Meanwhile, 47-year-old Mervie Reyes who has been a Nazareno devotee for 20 years now, adds her own hopes for the government.</p><p>“Sana nga po matauhan na sila, sana po yung dasal na yun makarating sa kanila at magkaroon sila ng konsensya… Ang sarap ng buhay nila habang ang mga Pilipino nalulugmok kahit saan tapos sila marangya ang bahay tapos pera ng taong bayan ang kinukurakot nila.”</p><p>Other devotees came as early as 4 a.m. to the Quirino Grandstand, bringing their own tents and mats to camp out and secure a good spot for the mass.</p><p>The long wait however is not a bad thing for Luz Reyes and her family of 15 as they still chose to find joy in their yearly family tradition of 10 years.</p><p>“Taon-taon na kami pumupunta rito, hiling ko syempre para sa pamilya namin, yung kaligtasan, ‘yung magandang buhay namin,” she said. “Masaya naman kami, para kaming nag-pi-picnic dito.”</p><p>Also present at the mass is Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr.</p><p>The mass ended with the devotees shouting “Viva!” waving their handkerchiefs, signaling the start of the holy celebration.</p><p>At 3:58 a.m., the Andas was unveiled and set into motion, ushering in Traslacion 2026.</p><div><a href="http://Nazareno 2026: Millions of devotees expected in Traslacion">Nazareno 2026: Millions of devotees expected in Traslacion</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4N3SCcsx_FY?si=r-uYQWnXdymhTxZW" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>

<p>The mass ended with the devotees shouting “Viva!” waving their handkerchiefs, signaling the start of the holy celebration.</p>

The mass ended with the devotees shouting “Viva!” waving their handkerchiefs, signaling the start of the holy celebration.

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Humility at the forefront of Misa Mayor 2026 amid government corruption

Allison Co,

ABS-CBN News

Published January 09, 2026 08:37 AM PHT

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Updated January 09, 2026 09:10 AM PHT

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