By: Maverick Rhoy De Vera
Thousands of devotees of Jesus of Nazarene joined the procession in a historic return to physical worship after the COVID-19 Pandemic during the Traslacion 2023 at the Quezon Boulevard. Photo by Patrick Dominic Romero/ The LANCE. Logo courtesy of Quiapo Church
As of Nov. 18, 52 days before the Feast of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno, the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, released the partial 2026 Traslacion official logo, activities and route.
The biggest feast for Filipinos is yet to come, as Quiapo Church announces the official program for Traslacion 2026.
Remembering the arrival of the Image of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno from Acapulco, Mexico to the Philippines in 1600's, and the transfer from Bagumbayan (old Intramuros) to Quiapo Church, or the parish of St. John the Baptist in 1767.
From September 2025 to October 2025 Quiapo Church announced the beginning of festivities by officially selecting and processing the official Nazareno logo for 2026. Over 43 entries came alive to seal the official trademark of yearly Fiesta de Señor.
On October 28, 2025 the official logo of Traslacion 2026 was unveiled with the Theme: “Dapat siyang tumaas, at ako nama’y bumaba” scriptures from the gospel of John 3:30.
The official logo includes the Image of Jesus the Nazarene, the sign of true high priest, two devotees lifting the “andas” were the image of Jesus the Nazarene are carried and a child that represents the scripture where Jesus himself said “Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” from the gospel of Matthew 18:4.
Also, a white cloth covers the whole logo which signifies all the handkerchiefs or “panyo” that devotees wipe on the image of Jesus during their visits. And the rope signifies the strong faith and united prayer, a true depiction of devotion and “pagsalya” throughout the Traslacion.
In a press conference, Quiapo Church officials announced that Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko” Domagoso will serve as this year’s Hermano Mayor for the festivities.
Mayor Domagoso said, "Kami po, ang inyong pamahalaang lungsod, kung ano ang aking maitutulong sa maliit naming kaparaanan bilang lokal na pamahalaan ay siya ulit naming ibibigay sa pagdiriwang ng Kapistahan ng Nazareno 2026,”
The novena masses in honor of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno will start on December 31, 2025 to January 8, 2026 and will be held at Quiapo Church.
The Quirono Grandstand activities are also partially announced with:
Pahalik - January 7, 2026
Panalangin sa Takipsilim - January 8, 2026
Misa Mayor - January 9, 2026
The official route for the Traslacion 2026:
From Quirino Grandstand
Left to Katigbak Drive
Right to Padre Burgos Street through Finance Road
Straight to Ayala Boulevard
L Palanca
R Quezon Boulevard
R Arlegui Street
R Fraternal Street
R Vergara Street
L Duque de Alba Street
L Castillejos Street
L Farnecio Street
R Arlegui Street
L Nepomuceno Street
L Concepcion Aguila Street
R Carcer Street
R Hidalgo Street through Plaza del Carmen
L Bilibid Viejo through Gil Puyat
R J.P. de Guzman Street
R Hidalgo Street
L Quezon Boulevard
R Palanca Street through under Quezon Bridge
R Villalobos Street through Plaza Miranda going to Quiapo Church
Devotees are advised to stay tuned with the whole Traslacion 2026 program on the Quiapo Church official social media accounts. With faith and devotion, Hesus Nazareno will once again write history within the streets of Manila as the king sails and seeks the poorest and the humbled.