Did you know the Black Nazarene almost didn’t reach the Philippines? Carved in Mexico over 400 years ago, the image survived a ship fire on its journey to Manila, then went on to endure earthquakes, church fires, and even World War II. This story explains why millions of devotees risk everything every January 9—not for miracles, but to share in a faith built on suffering, survival, and hope. #BlackNazarene #Traslacion #PhilippineHistory #CatholicFaith | Dose of Disbelief Page