Philippine History: First Catholic Mass Site
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Where was the first Easter Mass in the Philippines held in 1521?

  • Limasawa Island (correct)
  • Bohol
  • Manila
  • Cebu
  • Who concluded that Limasawa Island was the site of the first Easter Mass in the Philippines?

  • Survivors of the expedition
  • Spanish medieval historians
  • Ferdinand Magellan
  • Dr. Antonio Sanchez de Mora (correct)
  • In what year was the first Easter Mass held in the Philippines?

  • 1588
  • 1492
  • 1602
  • 1521 (correct)
  • What was raised on a hill on Limasawa Island after the Easter Mass?

    <p>A cross</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sources did Dr. Antonio Sanchez de Mora analyze to confirm the location of the first Easter Mass?

    <p>16th-century documents, reports, chronicles, and maps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What island is known today as Limasawa Island where the first Easter Mass took place?

    <p>Leyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did Father Pedro de Valderrama celebrate the first Catholic Mass in the Philippines?

    <p>Limasawa Island</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the shift to the Limasawa tradition happen?

    <p>After 1921</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 14 April 1521?

    <p>Fr. Valderrama baptized the local tribal leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common misconception about the location of the first Catholic Mass?

    <p>It was held near the mouth of the Agusan River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the island of Mazaua?

    <p>It is located in the same latitude as Limasawa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the location of the first Catholic Mass?

    <p>It is in a location mentioned in Pigafetta’s story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Historical Context of the First Easter Mass in the Philippines

    • The first Easter Mass in the Philippines was held on 14 April 1521.
    • Limasawa Island is identified as the site of the first Easter Mass in the Philippines.
    • Father Pedro de Valderrama celebrated the first Catholic Mass in the Philippines on Limasawa Island.

    Conclusion and Research

    • Dr. Antonio Sanchez de Mora conducted an analysis of historical sources to confirm Limasawa Island as the location of the first Easter Mass.
    • Various documents and accounts from early explorers were examined by Dr. Sanchez de Mora to support his conclusion.

    Traditions and Misconceptions

    • The Limasawa tradition regarding the location of the first Easter Mass emerged over time amidst historical debates.
    • A common misconception is that the first Catholic Mass occurred on the island of Mazaua instead of Limasawa Island.

    Significance of Mazaua

    • Mazaua is often mistakenly believed to be the original site of the first Catholic Mass, but this has been clarified through historical research.
    • Statements about Mazaua's location often focus on its confusion with Limasawa due to historical documentation discrepancies.

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    Test your knowledge on the controversial site of the first Catholic Mass in Philippine history, which took place on March 31, 1521 (Easter Sunday) on Limasawa Island, Leyte. Explore the historical significance of this landmark event in Philippine Christianity.

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