Quiapo Church (Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene)

The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, canonically known as the Parish of St. John the Baptist is a popular basilica in Manila City, Philippines. The basilica has a Mexican Baroque architectural style, and is also known as Quiapo Church being located inside the Quiapo district. Devotees and tourists flock to the church on a daily basis to pay respect to the miraculous statue of the Black Nazarene. Formerly a "chapel-of-ease" of Santa Ana district, the church was founded in 1588 by the Franciscan friar Antonio de Nombella, and dedicated to St. John the Baptist. The Feast of the Black Nazarene or the Traslación is celebrated yearly on January 9.