Rizalista groups consider Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as their “Bible,” and their churches display the Philippine flag and a statue of Rizal on their altars.
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According to the members’ belief, God decided to transfer His “Kingdom” to this country due to endless conflicts in West Asia.
Philippines
This is the title given to the leader of the Suprema de la Iglesia de la Ciudad Mistica de Dios, Inc. first month of the year
Suprema
This mountain in Quezon is where the largest Rizalista group is located.
Mt. Banahaw
She founded the Suprema de la Iglesia de la Ciudad Mistica de Dios and began her spiritual mission in the early 1920s.
Maria Bernarda Balitaan
He helped establish the Samahan ng Watawat ng Lahi in 1911 and preached that Rizal was the “Christ” and the “Messenger of God.”
Arsenio de Guzman What is Wednesday?
This religious organization, also known as the Association of the Banner of the Race, was established in 1911.
Samahan ng Watawat ng Lahi
Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi
Association of the Banner of the Race
This organization conducted sacraments like baptism, confirmation, marriage, and ceremonies of the dead, and had around 7,000 followers in Nueva Ecija and Pangasinan.
Sambahang Rizal
These are the assigned preachers of Sambahang Rizal who are expected to preach Rizal’s teachings in different provinces.
Lalawigan guru
He founded the Sambahang Rizal in 1918 in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija.
Basilio Aromin
This group believes that Rizal is both a true god and a true man and that he was not executed as mentioned by historians.
Adarnista
She was the founder of the Adarnista or Iglesiang Pilipina who started preaching in 1901 in Bangat, La Union.
Candida Balantac
In the 1950s, she wrote observations about Rizal being revered as a saint.
Paulina Carolina Malay
He was one of the founders of the Philippine Independent Church (PIC) who described Rizal’s canonization as part of the sect’s “intensely nationalistic phase.”
Isabelo de los Reyes
He was the Head of the Council of Bishops who met in Manila on September 24, 1903, during the canonization proceedings.
Gregorio Aglipay
This was the official document published in 1903 that recorded the canonization of Dr. Rizal and the three martyred priests.
Acta de Canonization de los Grandes Martires de la Patria Dr. Rizal y PP. Burgos, Gomez y Zamora
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Proceedings of the Canonization of the Great Martyrs of the Country Dr. Rizal and Fathers Burgos, Gomez and Zamora
This church initiated the canonization of Rizal, marking the earliest record of him being declared as a saint.
Philippine Independent Church (PIC) or La Iglesia Filipina Independiente
This group believes that Jose Rizal is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ and that he will return to life to save mankind.
Rizalistas
Known as Apo Ipe, he founded the messianic society Santa Iglesia and was called the “Filipino Christ” and the “King of the Philippines.”
Felipe Salvador
He founded the religious confraternity Cofradia de San Jose and was considered the “Tagalog Christ” by his followers.
Apolinario de la Cruz
This Spanish writer and philosopher gave Rizal the title “Tagalog Christ” in 1907.
Miguel de Unamuno
In this province, people were said to have gathered tearfully before a portrait of Rizal while remembering how Christ went through the same struggles.
Batangas
These revolutionary newspapers reported about Filipinos commemorating Rizal’s death in late 1898 and early 1899.
La Independencia and El Heraldo de la Revolución
These are socio-political movements that believe in the coming of a major social transformation and the establishment of the Kingdom of God.
Millenarian groups
This is the Latin name of José Rizal according to the Rizalistas, meaning “God, King of All.”
Jove Rex Al What is 1899?