Who is the priest in Limasawa?
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Who is the priest in Limasawa?
Fr. Arthur Duarte, parish priest of Limasawa, was optimistic that the 500-year celebration of the First Mass “will further strengthen our Christian faith.”
Who was the priest in the first Mass in the Philippines?
Father Pedro de Valderrama
The first documented Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held on March 31, 1521, Easter Sunday. It was conducted by Father Pedro de Valderrama of Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition along the shores of what was referred to in the journals of Antonio Pigafetta as “Mazaua”.
Who officiated the first mass in Limasawa Island?
Fr. Pedro de Valderama
It was officiated by Fr. Pedro de Valderama, chaplain of the Magellan-Elcano expedition. That day in the Roman Catholic calendar was Easter Sunday. Joining the Mass were 50 expedition crew, including Ferdinand Magellan.
Who is Father Pedro de Valderrama?
Father Pedro de Valderrama was the only priest in Magellan’s crew, who was given the task of celebrating the first Holy Mass on the shores of Limasawa, an island at the tip of Southern Leyte.
Where is the first Catholic Mass in the Philippines?
Limasawa
First Mass in the Philippines/Location
Ultimately, the National Historical Institute led by its chair Ambeth Ocampo recognized the historical records of Limasawa in Southern Leyte as the venue of the first Mass, held on March 31, 1521.
Where was the first mass held Limasawa or Butuan?
Antonio Pigafetta, chronicler of the Magellan expedition, identified the place as “Mazaua.” Early accounts—mainly by friars relying on available writings and on tradition—reported the First Mass as being held in Butuan, Agusan del Norte, specifically on an island called Masao.
Who attended the first Mass in the Philippines?
Father Pedro Valderrama
On March 31, 1521, an Easter Sunday, Magellan ordered a Mass to be celebrated which was officiated by Father Pedro Valderrama, the Andalusian chaplain of the fleet, the only priest then. Conducted near the shores of the island, the First Holy Mass marked the birth of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines.
Who officiated the first baptism in the Philippines?
On April 14, 1521, Rajah Humabon, his wife, and around 400 Filipino natives were baptized into Christianity, in a ceremony administered by Fr. Valderrama. The Philippines is set to celebrate 500 years of Christianity in the country next year.
Who is the wife of Rajah Humabon?
Hara Humamay
Rajah Humabon
| Humabon | |
|---|---|
| Rajah of Cebu | |
| Spouse | Hara Humamay (Juana) |
| Names Hamabar | |
| Spanish | Carlos |
Was the first Mass in Limasawa really the first ever?
There is absolutely no doubt that mass was celebrated in Limasawa on March 31, 1521, Easter Sunday because Pigafetta did say so. But nowhere in the entire Pigafetta manuscript did he ever state or even hint that it was “the first ever!” In fact, the National Historical Institute repeated a much earlier Congressional error.
Who is the first Catholic priest in the Philippines?
On March 31, 1521, an Easter Sunday, Magellan ordered a Mass to be celebrated which was officiated by Father Pedro Valderrama, the Andalusion chaplain of the fleet, the only priest then. Conducted near the shores of the island, the First Holy Mass marked the birth of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines.
Which Magellan held the mass in Limasawa?
The NHCP adopted the recommendation of the panel led by historian and National Artist for Literature Resil Mojares that Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his Spanish contingent held the mass in Limasawa.
When was the first Mass held in the Philippines?
The earliest recorded mass in the Philippine territory was held in Limasawa on March 31, 1521. It was officiated by Fr. Pedro de Valderama, chaplain of the Magellan-Elcano expedition. That day in the Roman Catholic calendar was Easter Sunday. Joining the Mass were 50 expedition crew, including Ferdinand Magellan.