Was the first Mass in the Philippines held in Cebu?
No, Limasawa is not part of Cebu. It is an island municipality located in Southern Leyte, Philippines. It is historically significant because it is believed to be the site where the first Catholic Mass in the Philippines was celebrated by Ferdinand Magellan's expedition in 1521. This event took place on March 31, 1521, as part of Magellan's circumnavigation of the globe.
Limasawa is often mistakenly associated with Cebu, possibly due to its proximity and the fact that Magellan also visited Cebu, where he met Rajah Humabon. However, Limasawa itself is distinct from Cebu and belongs to the Eastern Visayas region.
Sources:
- Zaide, G. F., & Zaide, S. M. (1990). Philippine History and Government.
- Bernad, M. A. (1975). Butuan or Limasawa? The Site of the First Mass in the Philippines: A Reexamination of the Evidence.
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