1st Christian mass in PH remembered on March 31

The Catholic Church will observe on Friday, March 31, the 502nd anniversary of the first Christian Mass in the Philippines and the introduction and spread of Christianity in the country and in the Far East. | ManilaBulletin

Commemorative rites are traditionally held in Southern Leyte, the venue of the Sinugdan Festival in remembrance of the event, including a holy mass, a re-enactment of the first mass, a cultural presentation, street pageants, and a sports fest called the “bancaton,” or boat race.

Held on an Easter Sunday, the historic first Christian mass in the country marked the beginning of the spread of Christianity in Asia. It was attended by Rajahs Kolambu and Siagu, who later forged a blood compact of friendship with Magellan.

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