In 1929, a huge fire destroyed St. John the Baptist Church, more popularly known as Quiapo Church, in Manila. Magdaleno Castillo based on the plans made by architect and National Artist Juan Nakpil in 1933. The church was consecrated into a minor basilica on Feb. 1, 1988, by the papal nuncio, Most Rev. Bruno Torpigliani, and became known as the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene. ADVERTISEMENTEvery Jan. 9, devotees commemorate the transfer of the Black Nazarene from the Recollect church in Intramuros where it was first enshrined to Quiapo Church on Jan. 9, 1787.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 08, 2018 21:00 UTC