700,000 at Quiapo Church on Good Friday
Published on: Sunday, March 31, 2024
By: GMA News
Last year, about 20,000 joined the procession that was done through a motorcade to adhere to Covid-19 precautions.
MANILA: At least 700,000 devotees flocked to Quiapo Church in Manila to observe Good Friday.
According to Sandra Aguinaldo’s “24 Oras report”, some of the attendees joined the early morning procession of the image of the Black Nazarene, while others reflected on the Seven Last Words of Christ at the church before attending the Holy Mass.
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“As we look upon the Lord, we should realize that these are the hardships he went through for us. As we reflect on this love, we should be inspired to change and be true to his love,” said Fr. Jesus Madrid, Quiapo Church Parochial Vicar.
Likewise, the devotees endured the warm and humid weather and scattered rains to join the procession of the “Santo Entierro.”
A total of 6,248 uniformed personnel from MPD, other police districts and force multipliers were deployed in Quiapo Church and procession routes.
Last year, about 20,000 joined the procession that was done through a motorcade to adhere to Covid-19 precautions.
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The Good Friday procession has been done to commemorate Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.
Holy Week is the most solemn period in the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar when Christians commemorate the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ over 2,000 years ago.
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