Every year on January 9th, millions of Catholic devotees converge in the city of Manila to take part in the procession of the Black Nazarene. Most of the devotees believe that the sacred icon has magical powers, which can be harvested by wiping it with a handkerchief (or any other convenient piece of cloth). Also pulling the rope that leads the icon's carriage is said to bring good luck.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Icon worship
Every year on January 9th, millions of Catholic devotees converge in the city of Manila to take part in the procession of the Black Nazarene. Most of the devotees believe that the sacred icon has magical powers, which can be harvested by wiping it with a handkerchief (or any other convenient piece of cloth). Also pulling the rope that leads the icon's carriage is said to bring good luck.
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