Chp 2 Flashcards
Took place on December 30, 1896, marking a turning point in the Philippine revolution.
Rizal’s Execution
Declared Rizal as the National Hero under the American colonial government.
Taft Commission (1901)
An organization initially known as Caballeros de Rizal, formed to honor Rizal’s legacy.
Knights of Rizal
Religious groups that venerate Rizal as a divine figure or savior.
Rizalistas
A name interpreted by Rizalistas as “God, King of All.”
Jove Rex Al
A title given to Rizal, recognizing him as a messianic figure.
Tagalog Christ
Revolutionary newspapers that reported Rizal’s commemoration.
La Independencia and El Heraldo de la Revolucion
Founder of Cofradia de San Jose, also considered a “Tagalog Christ.”
Apolinario de la Cruz
Founder of Santa Iglesia, referred to as the “Filipino Christ.”
Felipe Salvador (Apo Ipe)
Religious movements that see Rizal as a divine savior.
Millenarian Movements
Belief that Rizal and Jesus shared similar life paths, including their reformist views and martyrdom.
Parallel Lives of Jesus and Rizal
The first institution to canonize Rizal as a saint.
Philippine Independent Church (PIC)
The PIC declared Rizal, along with the three martyred priests (Gomburza), as saints.
Canonization of Rizal (1903)
Groups that venerate Rizal as a deity, including communities in Tayabas and Mt. Banahaw.
Colorum Sects
A Rizalista sect founded by Candida Balantac, who was believed to be an enchanted one.
Adarnista (Iglesiang Pilipina)
A church founded by Basilio Aromin in 1918, recognizing Rizal as the “Son of Bathala.”
Sambahang Rizal
A Rizalista group that sees the Philippines as the “New Kingdom” chosen by God.
Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi
A major Rizalista group with leadership historically held by women.
Suprema de la Iglesia de la Ciudad Mistica de Dios, Inc.
Founder of Adarnista (Iglesiang Pilipina), believed to be an enchanted being called “Inang Adarna.”
Candida Balantac
Founder of Suprema de la Iglesia de la Ciudad Mistica de Dios, Inc., a major Rizalista group.
Maria Bernarda Balitaan (MBB)
Documented the veneration of Rizal as a saint in various towns in the Philippines.
Paulina Carolina Malay
A Spanish writer and philosopher who gave Rizal the title “Tagalog Christ” in 1907.
Miguel de Unamuno
A historian who wrote about how Filipinos linked Rizal’s life to Christ as narrated in the Pasyon.
Reynaldo Ileto
A scholar who compared the lives of Rizal and Jesus, highlighting their similarities.
Leonardo Mercado
