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First Mass Debate: Limasawa vs. Butuan by Marian Grace Balladares is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document outlines an argumentative analysis regarding the location of the First Mass in the Philippines, debating between Limasawa Island and Masao Island in Butuan. The author supports Limasawa based on geographic and historical interpretations, referencing accounts from Pigafetta and the significance of the planting of the cross. Additionally, it details the events of the First Mass on March 31, 1521, including the presence of Magellan, his men, and local leaders during the ceremony.
- Author
- Marian Grace Balladares
- Language
- EN