Philippine Catholic devotees in spectacular parade
- Published: 9 Jan 2013 at 15.45
- Online news: Asia
Millions of Catholic devotees swept through the Philippine capital on Wednesday in a spectacular show of passion for a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ that many believe holds miraculous powers.
Catholic devotees swept through the Philippine capital on January 9, 2013 in a spectacular outpouring of passion for a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ that many believe holds miraculous powers. In the nation's biggest annual religious gathering, barefoot men and women crammed into Manila's streets.
In the nation's biggest annual religious gathering, barefoot men and women crammed into Manila's streets hoping to touch the life-sized, black icon as it was paraded through the city's historic area.
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