The Black Nazarene (; ) is a life-sized image of a dark, genuflecting image of Jesus Christ carrying the True Cross enshrined in Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. The image was reputedly carved by an unknown Mexican artist in the 16th century and then brought to the Philippines in 1606. It depicts Jesus en route to his crucifixion. Pope Innocent X granted recognition to the lay Confraternity of the namesake image in 1650 for religious devotion. It was housed in various churches near Manila, then permanently stationed in Quiapo Church in 1787 where it remains today. Pope John Paul II issued a Pontifical decree Qui Loco Petri which raised the shrine to the status of Minor Basilica on 11 December 1988. The decree was signed and notarized by the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Agostino Casaroli. Pious believers claim that physically touching the image can bring miracles and cure diseases. The original image or its replica is given a religious procession three times a year: January 9 — the official Feast of the Black Nazarene commemorating the translation of the image from Intramuros. Good Friday — it’s liturgical feast, commemorating the culmination of the Passion of Jesus. December 31 — the eve of New Year commencing its novena. Name and Parts The image derives its official name from "Nazarene", a title of Christ identifying him as a native of Nazareth, along with its darkened complexion — something uncommon amongst local depictions of adult Jesus which often have fair skin. Main carriage The image's wooden base is referred to as the peana while its carriage or carroza used in processions is called the ándas (from the Spanish andar, "to move forward"). The term ándas commonly refers to the shoulder-borne palanquins of religious images, and was retained for the icon's carriage that replaced the silver palanquins used until the late 20th century. Composition and main replica There is no singular complete image of the Black Nazarene as there are several images and replicas in different combinations. The Vicário is the replica processional image, used for the annual Traslación, as well as the New Year's Eve and Good Friday processions. The head of the original Black Nazarene is on the image enshrined in the high altar, which has a body made of Molave wood (Genus: Vitex parviflora or Vitex cofassus). The original right hand of the image is