Tens of thousands of devotees..Manila

A statue of the Black Nazarene makes its way as thousands of devotees joined the procession in Manila January 9, 2008. Tens of thousands of devotees, many of them barefoot, thronged Manila on Wednesday to snatch a glimpse of the centuries old black statue of Jesus Christ during its annual parade. The statue, carved in Mexico and brought to the Philippine capital in the early 17th century, is cherished by Catholics, who believe it performs miracles.

A devotee displays an image of the Black Nazarene as thousands raise their hands in prayer before the procession in Manila January 9, 2008. Tens of thousands of devotees, many of them barefoot, thronged Manila on Wednesday to snatch a glimpse of the centuries old black statue of Jesus Christ during its annual parade. The statue, carved in Mexico and brought to the Philippine capital in the early 17th century, is cherished by Catholics, who believe it performs miracles