HOLY WATER. A lay minister (in the middle of the aisle) sprinkles holy water on the devotees inside the Quiapo church who went early on the first Friday (March 5, 2021) mass of the month. Quiapo church officials remind the public and devotees to observe physical distancing, wear face masks and face shields during and after the mass. ( By: Ben Briones)
COMMUNION. A devotee of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo church receives communion bread from a lay minister (right) during the first Friday (March 5, 2021) mass of the month. The Black Nazarene image is visited by its devotees from various other parts of the country because of their belief that their prayers are heard. ( By: Ben Briones)
