tackles about the site of the first mass in the Philippines

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“The birth of Christianity in the Philippines”

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“The long-standing controversy over the site
of the recorded first mass in the Philippines.”
BUTUAN
LIMASAWA

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“The significant role of Christianity in the
Philippines”

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7. “The birth of Christianity in the Philippines”

8. “The birth of Christianity in
the Philippines”
• Christianity first came to the Philippines
on March 31, 1521
• Ferdinand Magellan leading a Spanish
expedition.
• This event marked the first recorded mass
held in the archipelago’s rich history.
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12. “The long-standing controversy over the site
of the recorded first mass in the Philippines.”
LIMASAWA BUTUAN

13. “The long-standing controversy over
the site of the recorded first mass in
the Philippines.”
• It was initially claimed that the first mass in
the Philippines was held at the mouth of
the Agusan River in northern Mindanao
• Strongly claimed the first mass was held in
Limasawa
• In 1998 the National Historical Institute
ruled in favor that Limasawa is the location
of the first mass in the Philippines.
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17. “The significant role of Christianity in the
Philippines”

18. “The significant role of
Christianity in the Philippines”
• It is a start of a series of events that would lead
to the spread of Christianity throughout the
islands and the beginning of the Spanish
colonial rule.
• It played a significant role in shaping the
religious, cultural, and historical landscape of
the Philippines
• It is a symbol of the nation’s Christian heritage.
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