LESSON 3 REMEMBERING RIZAL PDF

LESSON 3 REMEMBERING RIZAL Session Topics: Rizal as the “Tagalog Christ” The Canonization of Rizal: Roots of Rizalistas Groups Venerating Rizal REMEMBERING RIZAL Rizal’s execution on December 30, 1896 became an important turning point in the history of the Phi...

LESSON 3 REMEMBERING RIZAL Session Topics: Rizal as the “Tagalog Christ” The Canonization of Rizal: Roots of Rizalistas Groups Venerating Rizal REMEMBERING RIZAL Rizal’s execution on December 30, 1896 became an important turning point in the history of the Philippine revolution A Rizal monument was built in every town. In some provinces, men – most of whom were professionals – organized and became members of Caballeros de Rizal (Knights of Rizal) Some Filipino masses likewise founded organizations that recognize Rizal not just as an important hero but also as their savior from all the social ills that plaque the country They are widely known as the Rizalistas Rizal as the “Tagalog Christ” In 1907, Spanish writer Miguel de Unamuno gave Rizal the title “Tagalog Christ” as religious organizations venerating him had been formed in different parts of the Philippines Part of the early Filipino tradition to associate religious beliefs in the social movements. “Millenarian Groups” Socio-political groups who generally believe in the coming of a major social transformation with the establishment of the Kingdom of God. Teachings and traditions of political movements that were organized to fight the Spanish and American colonial powers were rooted in religious beliefs and practices. Apolinario Dela Cruz or Hermano Pule (1815-1841) -founder of the religious confraternity Confradia de San Jose Felipe Salvador or Apo Ipe (1870-1912) -founder of the messianic society Santa Iglesia Rizalista Groups Each group has its own teachings, practices, and celebrations, but one common belief among them is the veneration of Rizal as the reincarnation of Jesus Christ Rizalistas believe that Rizal, just like Jesus Christ, would eventually return to life and will save mankind The Canonization of Rizal: Roots of Rizalistas Earliest record about Rizal being declared as a saint is that of his canonization in 1903 initiated by the La Iglesia Filipina Independiente (Philippine Independent Church or Aglipay) a nationalist-religious institution. Groups Venerating Rizal Adarnista or the Iglesiang Pilipina Sambahang Rizal Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi  Suprema de la Iglesia de la Ciudad Mistica de Dios Adarnista or the Iglesiang Pilipina Founded in 1901 by Candida Balantac in La Union. Called by her followers as “Inang Adarna” Has more than 10,000 followers, mostly in Central Luzon. Aside from venerating Rizal, it also follows the Roman Catholic rites Beliefs of the Adarnistas 1. Rizal is the true god of the Filipino people 2. Rizal is true god and a true man 3. Rizal was not executed as has been mentioned by historians 4. Man is endowed with a soul; as such, man is capable of good deeds 5. 5. Heaven and hell exist but are, nevertheless, “within us” 6. 6. The abode of the members of the sect in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija is the New Jerusalem 7. 7. The caves in Bongabon are the dwelling place of God 8. 8. There are four persons in God: including the Virgin Mary Sambahang Rizal Founded by Basilio Aromin, a lawyer from Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija in 1918 Claims that Rizal was sent by Bathala to redeem the Filipino race Similar with the Catholic Church, they also conduct sacraments, but consider Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as their “bible” that shows the doctrines and teachings of Rizal Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi Traces its roots from Samahan ng Watawat ng Lahi (Association of the Banner of the Race) founded by Arsenio de Guzman in 1911 Believes that Rizal is the “Christ” and the “Messenger of God” and the Philippines to replace Israel as his “new kingdom” In 1936, a banal na tinig (holy voice) instructed four followers of SWL to organize a movement in Lecheria, Calamba and established the Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi. Some of the beliefs of the Iglesia The power of the Holy Spirit was given to Rizal Jesus Christ is embodied in Dr. Jose Rizal and hence, Rizal is at once a god and a man  Rizal is not dead; hidden in the site extending from Mt. Makiling to Mt. Banahaw If World War III breaks out, Rizal will make an appearance to the new world, and he will lead the army of God Suprema de la Iglesia de la Ciudad Mistica de Dios Biggest Rizalista group located at the foot of Mt. Banahaw in Dolores, Quezon, founded by Maria Bernarda Balitaan in the early 1920s The group has always been led by a woman called Suprema They believe that God transfer “His Kingdom” to the Philippines. It explains why there existed “holy stations” (called pwesto) in Mt. Banahaw, which is equivalent to the stations of the cross. For Ciudad Mistica, Jesus Christ’s work is still unfinished and it will be continued by Rizal and the “twelve lights” composed of the 19th century Philippine heroes.