Chapter 8 History: 1st Mass PDF
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This document discusses the historical debate surrounding the location of the first Catholic Mass in the Philippines. It presents primary source accounts, including accounts from Francisco Albo and Antonio Pigafetta, and considers viewpoints that differ on the precise site. The document also covers controversies surrounding the event's location.
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THE SITE OF THE FIRST MASS LIMASAWA in LEYTE? MASAO in BUTUAN? “ONE PAST BUT MANY HISTORIES” CONTROVERSIES, ISSUES AND CONFLICTING VIEWS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY 2 PRIMARY SOURCES 1st account: FRANCISCO ALBO- one of the pilot of Magellan’s ship- Trinidad & one of the 18 s...
THE SITE OF THE FIRST MASS LIMASAWA in LEYTE? MASAO in BUTUAN? “ONE PAST BUT MANY HISTORIES” CONTROVERSIES, ISSUES AND CONFLICTING VIEWS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY 2 PRIMARY SOURCES 1st account: FRANCISCO ALBO- one of the pilot of Magellan’s ship- Trinidad & one of the 18 survivors 2nd account: ANTONIO PIGAFETTA- Chronicler of Magellan’s voyage ALBO’S LOGBOOK Albo did not mention about 1st mass Only the planting of the cross upon a mountain top which could be seen 3 islands to the west & southwest was mentioned. Above mentioned fits Limasawa as no islands could be seen to the south and southwest of Butuan but only towards the north.
