Father Octavio Muñoz, director of Casa Jesus, incenses the statue following the procession. Jan. 15 marks the feast day of the Black Christ in Guatemala. Esquipulas Basilica is commonly known as Shrine of the Black Christ. This Basilica of Esquipulas every year attracts numerous pilgrims to the astounding statue of the Black Christ, which was carved in the year 1595.
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