Wednesday, January 3, 2024
No climbing: El Shaddai issues reminders for Grand Miracle Crusade in three years
The El Shaddai DWXI Prayer Partners Fellowship International, Inc. released guidelines for devotees regarding the do's and don'ts during the Gawain or the annual weekend gathering for the commemoration of the feast of the Santo Nino de Cebu on January 20 to 22, the first to be held in three years since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organizers of the annual gathering have reminded the public not to climb the andas (carriage) of the Black Nazarene to wipe the image with a cloth, towel, or handkerchief.
However, devotees can instead throw their handkerchiefs and towels, which will be wiped for them by members of the Hijos del Nazareno, who are on the carriage.
The public is also discouraged from pushing each other during the religious event. Devotees are also advised to bring a transparent bag for easy inspection and only a few belongings.
The crowds will start from Quirino Grandstand in Luneta to the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quezon Boulevard in Manila.
Philippine National Police Chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. has said that there is a possibility for cell phone signals to be turned off during the occasion to ensure the security of the projected two million devotees who will join the procession.
Around four million devotees joined the last grand miracle crusade in 2020.