Site of the First Mass
Summary
TLDRThe video script discusses the historical debate over the location of the first Catholic mass in the Philippines. Traditionally, Misawa Island is credited with hosting the event on March 31, 1531, as documented by Antonio Pigafetta, a navigator on Magellan's expedition. However, local historians in Butuan argue that the mass occurred in Manzawa, now Masao, due to its agricultural significance, which Misawa Island lacks. The script also highlights the discrepancies in historical records, with some suggesting that 'Misawa' was not the island's name in 1521, but 'Kalibutan'. The debate is significant for the Church, with a local historian urging the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines to investigate the controversy.
Takeaways
- 🗓️ The first Catholic mass is historically stated to have been held on Misawa Island on March 31, 1531.
- 📜 Antonio Pigafita, an Italian traveler and chronicler, provided a detailed account of Magellan's expedition, including the first mass.
- 👑 Both the King of Masawa and the King of Butuan were in attendance at the first mass and the planting of the cross.
- 🤔 Local historians in Butuan, however, believe the first mass took place in Manzawa, now called Masao, not Misawa.
- 🙏 Friar Pedro Valderrama celebrated the mass on Easter Sunday, alongside Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew.
- ⚓️ The Spaniards planted a cross on the highest hill and stayed in the area for seven days, interacting with the local Rahaz men.
- 🌾 The Spaniards helped with the rice harvest for two days, indicating the place was a significant agricultural area.
- 🏝️ Misawa Island in Leyte was not an agricultural area, suggesting that the first mass site might be misidentified.
- 📍 The location of the first mass is disputed, with some arguing it was in Butuan City, not later identified as Misawa.
- 🔍 The name 'Misawa Island' only appeared in 1667, according to 'Historia di Mindanao', adding to the controversy.
- 🏛️ Greg Cortezeros, a local historian and president of the Butuan City Heritage Society, has requested the CBCP to investigate the first mass controversy.
Q & A
Where was the first Catholic mass reportedly held according to history books?
-History books state that the first Catholic mass was held in Misawa Island.
Who were the kings present during the first Catholic mass according to Antonio Pigafita?
-The kings of Masawa and Butuan were in attendance at the first Catholic mass.
What is the significance of Antonio Pigafita in relation to Magellan's expedition?
-Antonio Pigafita was a famous Italian traveler who studied navigation and provided the most complete account of Magellan's expedition in his work 'Primo Villagio Intorno al Mondo'.
What is the alternative location proposed by local historians for the first Catholic mass?
-Local historians in Butuan believe that the first site of the Catholic mass took place in Manzawa, now called Masao, not in Misawa.
On what date did Friar Pedro Valderrama celebrate mass with Ferdinand Magellan and his men?
-Friar Pedro Valderrama celebrated mass with Ferdinand Magellan and his men on March 31, which was Easter Sunday.
How long did the Spaniards stay in the area after the first mass?
-The Spaniards stayed in the area for seven days after the first mass.
What activity did the Spaniards participate in with the local people after the mass?
-The Spaniards helped in the rice harvest for two days with more than a hundred of the rahash men.
Why do some believe that Misawa Island was not the site of the first mass?
-Some believe Misawa Island was not the site of the first mass because it was not an agricultural area, and the people who attended the mass harvested rice for two days, which Misawa Island could not provide.
What is the historical dispute regarding the name of Misawa Island?
-The historical dispute is that there was no island named Misawa in 1521; it was known as Kadingilan Island. The name 'Misawa' only appeared in 1667 according to 'Historia di Mindanao'.
What does Greg Cortezeros, a local historian and president of the Butuan City Heritage Society, claim about the first mass?
-Greg Cortezeros claims that the honor of the first mass belongs to the city of Butuan, not in Misawa, and has requested the CBCP to investigate the controversy.
Why is the controversy over the first mass's location still unresolved?
-The controversy over the location of the first mass remains unresolved because every history book tells a different story, and there is no consensus on the definitive site.
Outlines
🗺️ Dispute Over the Site of the First Catholic Mass
The paragraph discusses a historical debate regarding the location of the first Catholic mass. Traditionally, it is recorded as having taken place on Misawa Island, as indicated by a monument there. However, local historians in Butuan City, Philippines, argue that the first mass occurred in Manzawa, now called Masao, not Misawa. The account by Antonio Pigafita, an Italian traveler who documented Magellan's voyage, supports the Misawa Island claim. On March 31, 1531, Friar Pedro Valderrama celebrated mass with Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his men. They also planted a cross on a hill and interacted with the local ruler and people, including helping with the rice harvest, which suggests a significant agricultural area. The paragraph also mentions that Misawa Island was not an agricultural area, unlike Butuan, which further complicates the debate. The name 'Misawa' only appeared in historical records much later, in 1667, and some argue that there was no island by that name in 1521, suggesting the actual site of the first mass might be Butuan.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡First Catholic Mass
💡Misawa Island
💡Antonio Pigafetta
💡Butuan
💡Ferdinand Magellan
💡Cross Monument
💡Agricultural Area
💡Historian
💡Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)
💡Historical Evidence
Highlights
The first Catholic mass was historically recorded to have been held in Misawa Island.
A monument on Misawa Island commemorates the event with a cross and inscription dating back to 1531.
Antonio Pigafetta, an Italian traveler, provided a detailed account of Magellan's expedition, including the first mass.
Local historians in Butuan dispute the location of the first mass, claiming it occurred in Manzawa, now known as Masao.
Friar Pedro Valderrama celebrated the first mass on March 31, during Easter Sunday, alongside Ferdinand Magellan.
The Spaniards planted a cross on the highest hill after the mass and stayed in the area for seven days.
The attendees of the mass also helped in the rice harvest, indicating the area was a significant agricultural region.
Misasawa Island in Leyte was not an agricultural area, suggesting it was not the site of the first mass.
The name 'Misawa' did not exist in 1521; the island was known as 'Kaakan' at the time.
The name 'Limasawa' first appeared in historical records in 1667, according to 'Historia di Mindanao'.
Greg Cortezeros, a local historian and president of Butuan City Heritage Society, claims the honor of the first mass for Butuan.
Cortezeros has requested the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) to investigate the controversy.
The dispute over the first mass's location remains unsolved due to conflicting historical accounts.
The event's significance to the church and local communities underscores the importance of resolving the controversy.
The historical debate highlights the complexity of verifying historical events and the importance of accurate record-keeping.
The location of the first mass is a symbol of cultural and religious heritage for the communities involved.
Transcripts
site of the first mass
so what is the issue
history books states that the first
catholic mass was held in the misawa
island
so this is
what you see in the misawa island
that cross and then on the side of the
cross is this
writing it says
first cross monument sunday 31 march
1531
in the afternoon they returned ashore to
plant across on the summit of the
highest hill
in attendance both at the mass and the
planting of the cross were the king of
masawa and the king of butuan that is
according to antonio figa
pica
so antonio pigafita was a famous italian
traveler who studied navigation so he
has the most complete account
of magellan's expedition
entitled primo villagio intorno al mundo
for the first voyage around the world
so there
it says that the first catholic mass was
held in the misawa island later
but
local historians in buda one believed
that the first site of the catholic mass
took place in manzawa a place in bhutan
now called masao and not it later
so this is what happened on march 31
21 easter sunday friar pedro valderrama
celebrated mass together with portuguese
explorer ferdinand magellan and his men
were the spaniards were the ruler
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afterwards they planted a cross in the
highest hill and stayed in the area for
seven days and helped in the rice
harvest for two days together with more
than a hundred of the rahash men so that
is according to the account of
uhita
museum believed that the site of the
first mass was in with one and not in
the misawa
people who attended the mass harvested
rice for two days meaning that the place
was a huge agricultural area
mimasawa island in leyton was not an
agricultural area therefore there is
nothing to harvest there so this is the
location of the masawa
island so this is leyte and we have the
lipasawa island it is actually a very
nice island so this is not an
agricultural area look at this
compared to but the wine so
this is
now
and this is for the wine actually
island is just right here so
almost just they're very near
so this is but one city and it it has a
huge agricultural area
ramirez jr a local historian writer in
said that there was no island named the
misawa in 1521.
on that event
recorded recorded today's misawa as
getting han island between bohol and
south of leyte magellan never landed in
tapignan island
so there was no misawa at that time
because the name of the misawa island
that time was katikan
island
the name limasawa appeared only in 1667
according to historia di mindanao by
called this
so
that is also one of their
disputes
this is he is a local historian and
president of the bouton city heritage
society
greg cortezeros said that the owner the
honor belongs to the city of bouton and
not in later and he also requested the
cbcp to investigate the first mass
controversy since the event is very
symbolic and important to the church
however
this has remained unsolved because every
history books
tells us that the first class is
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