Devotees line up their replicas of the Black Nazarene along Carriedo Street in Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, ahead of the scheduled blessing in front of the Quiapo Church. The blessing of replicas marks the start of liturgical activities in celebration of the Nazareno 2023. The religious festivities will end with a Mass on January 9, the annual feast of the Black Nazarene. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTODevotees line up their replicas of the Black Nazarene along Carriedo Street in Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, ahead of the scheduled blessing in front of the Quiapo Church. The blessing of replicas marks the start of liturgical activities in celebration of the Nazareno 2023. The religious festivities will end with a Mass on January 9, the annual feast of the Black Nazarene. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTODevotees line up their replicas of the Black Nazarene along Carriedo Street in Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, ahead of the scheduled blessing in front of the Quiapo Church. The blessing of replicas marks the start of liturgical activities in celebration of the Nazareno 2023. The religious festivities will end with a Mass on January 9, the annual feast of the Black Nazarene. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTODevotees line up their replicas of the Black Nazarene along Carriedo Street in Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, ahead of the scheduled blessing in front of the Quiapo Church. The blessing of replicas marks the start of liturgical activities in celebration of the Nazareno 2023. The religious festivities will end with a Mass on January 9, the annual feast of the Black Nazarene. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTODevotees line up their replicas of the Black Nazarene along Carriedo Street in Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, ahead of the scheduled blessing in front of the Quiapo Church. The blessing of replicas marks the start of liturgical activities in celebration of the Nazareno 2023. The religious festivities will end with a Mass on January 9, the annual feast of the Black Nazarene. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTODevotees line up their replicas of the Black Nazarene along Carriedo Street in Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, ahead of the scheduled blessing in front of the Quiapo Church. The blessing of replicas marks the start of liturgical activities in celebration of the Nazareno 2023. The religious festivities will end with a Mass on January 9, the annual feast of the Black Nazarene. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTODevotees line up their replicas of the Black Nazarene along Carriedo Street in Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, ahead of the scheduled blessing in front of the Quiapo Church. The blessing of replicas marks the start of liturgical activities in celebration of the Nazareno 2023. The religious festivities will end with a Mass on January 9, the annual feast of the Black Nazarene. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTODevotees line up their replicas of the Black Nazarene along Carriedo Street in Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, ahead of the scheduled blessing in front of the Quiapo Church. The blessing of replicas marks the start of liturgical activities in celebration of the Nazareno 2023. The religious festivities will end with a Mass on January 9, the annual feast of the Black Nazarene. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTODevotees line up their replicas of the Black Nazarene along Carriedo Street in Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, ahead of the scheduled blessing in front of the Quiapo Church. The blessing of replicas marks the start of liturgical activities in celebration of the Nazareno 2023. The religious festivities will end with a Mass on January 9, the annual feast of the Black Nazarene. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTODevotees line up their replicas of the Black Nazarene along Carriedo Street in Manila on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, ahead of the scheduled blessing in front of the Quiapo Church. The blessing of replicas marks the start of liturgical activities in celebration of the Nazareno 2023. The religious festivities will end with a Mass on January 9, the annual feast of the Black Nazarene. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO