Where did the First Mass in the Philippines happened?

The First Mass in the Philippines

1. FIRST MASS IN THE PHILLIPINES Prepared by: QUIANZO, GHAVY ANGELO A.

2. Questions: Where does the First Mass in the Philippines was held? When does the First Mass in the Philippines happened?

3. 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 ".

4. LIMASAWA OR BUTUAN ?

5. Some historians argue that the first Easter Mass in the Philippines was actually held on Limasawa Island, Leyte, based on sources from the 16th and 17th centuries. This historical research by Dr. Antonio Sanchez de Mora supports the claim that the first Easter Mass took place in 1521 on Limasawa Island.

6. Question: Why some historian argue about the location of the First Mass?

7. The location of the first Mass in the Philippines is a subject of debate among historians. There are two main contenders for the site of the first Mass: Limasawa and Butuan

8. 1. Limasawa : According to the accounts of Antonio Pigafetta , a chronicler of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition, the first Catholic Mass in the Philippines took place on March 31, 1521, on the island of Limasawa in Southern Leyte. This event is considered significant in the history of Christianity in the Philippines.

9. Who is Antonio Pigafetta in Philippine history? Antonio Pigafetta was an Italian scholar and explorer. He joined the expedition to the Spice Islands led by explorer Ferdinand Magellan under the flag of the emperor Charles V and after Magellan's death in the Philippine Islands, the subsequent voyage around the world.

10. 2. Butuan : On the other hand, some historical sources suggest that the first Mass actually occurred in Butuan , a city in the northern part of Mindanao. These sources point to the presence of a Christian community in Butuan before the arrival of Magellan's expedition. They argue that the first Mass was celebrated there by Friar Pedro de Valderrama , a member of the Magellan expedition, prior to the Mass in Limasawa .

11. How do both Limasawa and Butuan contribute to the spread of Christianity in the Philippines ? Both Limasawa and Butuan have played significant roles in the spread of Christianity in the Philippines, regardless of the debate over the first Mass. They serve as reminders of the country's religious history and cultural heritage.