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First Mass in the Philippines History
Oct 8, 2024
Lecture Notes: The Site of the First Mass in the Philippines
Introduction
Discussion topic: Location of the first mass in the Philippines.
Controversy: Is it in Li Masawa or Masao?
Historical context: First mass celebrated on Philippine soil.
Historical Background
Date of First Mass
: March 31, 1521 (Easter Sunday).
Celebrant
: Father Pedro Valderrama, officiated the mass near the shore.
Significance
: Marked the birth of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines.
Key Accounts
Antonio Pigafetta
:
Documented the mass in his chronicles.
Noted that mass was celebrated on Easter Sunday but failed to mention other masses held during the journey.
Francisco Albo
:
Did not mention the first mass but referenced the planting of a cross on a mountaintop.
Ongoing Controversy
Current Beliefs
:
Many historians and the government believe the first mass took place in Li Masawa.
Previous belief (up to the 19th century) pointed to Masao as the location.
National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)
:
Concluded that evidence to reverse earlier findings was insufficient.
Historical context up to 1543 supports Li Masawa as the site.
Importance of the Event
Dr. Antonio Sanchez de Mora emphasized the significance of this mass as a landmark.
Primary Sources
:
16th-century documents confirmed the Easter Sunday mass at Mazawa.
Accounts by survivors and other primary sources categorized into four groups for better understanding.
Impact on Philippine History
Significance of Pigafetta’s work:
First western description of the peoples and languages in the Philippines.
Cultural Heritage
:
Understanding this event is crucial for the Filipino identity as a predominantly Christian nation.
Conclusion
Final Verdict
: Evidence leans towards Li Masawa as the site of the first mass, not Masao.
Importance of commemoration: Indicates the start of Christianity in the Philippines.
Encouragement to study history for cultural understanding and preservation.
Closing
Thanked the audience for their attention and participation.
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