Pigafetta, A. (1522).

 The Philippine islands, 1493-1898, Volume 33.

Who’s Antonio Pigafetta?

- Studied astronomy, geography, and cartography.

- Served on board the ships of the Knights Rhodes at the beginning of the 16 th century.
- Accompanied Monsignor Chiericati to Spain in 1519
- Accompanied Ferdinand Magellan, together with Juan Sebastian Elcano in the famous
expedition to Moluccas which began in August 1519 and ended in September 1522

With the present volume is begun the publication of Antonio Pigafetta’s relation of the first
circumnavigation of the world—the greatest single achievement in all the history of sea exploration and
discovery. Written by a participant of the expedition, Pigafetta’s relation has a greater value than any
other narrative of the voyage.

Since Magellan and his crew crossed the International Dateline, there is one day added to the original
dates that Antonio Pigafetta wrote in his book for the better perspective of us Filipinos

April 1, 1521

 The first mass in the Philippines was held in Mazaua (Limasawa)

 It was attended by Magellan, Raia Colambu ( Rajah Kolambu), Raia Siaui (Rajah Siagu), Spanish
Voyagers, and the local islanders.

April 15, 1521

 A mass was held with Raia Humabon and his people attending the ceremony
 800 souls were baptized
 Pigafetta showed the queen an image of our Lady, a very beautiful wooden child Jesus, and a
cross
 She asked the little child Jesus to keep in place of her idols and this image of child Jesus is now
known as the Sto. Nino found in Cebu.