MANILA, Philippines - One of the three silver rays of the Black Nazarene's diadem went missing, Msgr. Clemente Ignacio, rector of the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quipo, Manila told reporters on Thursday.
Ignacio said the crown and hair were removed from the statue when it was being loaded onto the carriage. But when these were put back, they found out that one of the rays was missing.
Nevertheless, Ignacio is confident that the ray will be returned.
Last year, amid the January 9 Black Nazarene procession in Manila, one of the rays was also reported missing. It was found the following day by one of the devotees.
source: interaksyon.com
