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The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene , known canonically as the Parish of Saint John the Baptist and also known as Quiapo Church , is a prominent basilica in the district of Quiapo in the city of Manila, Philippines. The basilica is famous home for the Black Nazarene, a dark statue of Jesus Christ said to be miraculous. The basilica is under the Archdiocese of Manila and its current rector is Rev. Msgr. Hernando M. Coronel.