REMEMBERING

RIZAL
 Rizal’s execution on December 30, 1896 became an important turning point in the history of
Philippine Revolution.

 Eventually, he was declared as the National Hero by the Taft Commission

 December 30 was declared a National Holiday to commemorate his death and heroism

 Aside from all these political commemoration of Rizal, in the eyes of the Filipino Masses, he was a
whole lot more.
Important terms:

Millenarian groups- are socio-political movements who generally believe in the coming of a major
social transformation with the establishment of the Kingdom of God
Rizalista- a religious movement that believes in the Divinity of Jose Rizal
Jove Rex Al- The Latin name of Jose Rizal according to Rizalistas: Jove means God; Rex means
King; and AI means All (thus,God,King of All)
Colorum- a term used to refer to secret societies that fought against the colonial government in the
Philippines.
Canonization- The act of declaring dead person as a saint
MYTHS ABOUT RIZAL
Different myths have emerged as products of wild imagination and conspiracy theories, that are
often times regarded as absurd and irrational conclusions.
Rizal as a Serial Killer
During 1888 in London, there was a serial killer whom was widely identified as ‘’Jack The
Ripper’’
All five of Jack The Ripper’s victims were murdered in an intricately odd manner, something
that gave the Londoners a suspicion that the murderer was a surgeon.
Coincidentally, Rizal was in London on May 24, 1888 to personally copy the book ‘’Sucesos de
las Islas Filipinas’’ by hand.
 Rizal then left London to publish the book in January 1889–exactly the same time when the
murders stopped.
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RIZAL AS HITLER’S FATHER
While visiting Austria in May 1887, Rizal allegedly had a one-night stand with an Austrian
prostitute. Dr. Maximo Viola, Rizal’s companion, wrote about this event in one of his diary
entries. Adolf Hitler, also an Austrian, was born not long after the passionate encounter.
RIZAL WAS GAY
THE HERESAY:
JOSE RIZAL WAS GAY AND IT IS THE
REASON WHY HE NEVER SIRED A CHILD.
YES, JOSEPHINE BRACKEN HAD A
MISCARRIAGE BUT THAT KID WAS NOT
RIZAL’S EITHER. RUMOR HAS IT THAT
JOSEPHINE WAS RAPED BY HER OWN
FATHER SO THE DEAD CHILD WAS JUST A
PRODUCT OF INCEST.
RIZAL AS THE TAGALOG
CHRIST
In 1907, Spanish writer and Philosopher Miguel de Unamuno gave Rizal the title ‘’Tagalog
Christ’’ as Religious organizations venerating him had been formed in different parts of the
Philippines. Rizalistas from different religious sects venerating Rizal believed that the National
hero is the reincarnation of Jesus Christ.
 THE CANONIZATION OF
RIZAL
 The earliest record about Rizal being declared as a saint is that of his canonization initiated by the
Philippine Independent Church (PIC) or La Iglesia Filipina Independiente which was founded in
August 3, 1902.

 As a Nationalist religious institution, PIC churches displayed Philippine flags in altars as an

expression of their love of country.
 GROUPS VENERATING JOSE
RIZAL
Adarnista or the Iglesiang Pilipina

Founded by Candida Balatac, a woman in her thirties who lived in Ilocos Norte and started preaching in
Bangat La Union. It had more than 10,000 followers.
BELIEFS OF THE
ADARNISTAS:
1. Rizal is true man and a true God.
2. Heaven and hell exist but are nevertheless, ‘’within us’’
3. Man is endowed with a soul; as such, man is capable of good deeds.
4. Rizal was not executed.
5. Bongabon, Nueva Ecija is the New Jerusalem
6. The caves in Bongabon are the dwelling place of Jehovah
7. There are 4 persons in God
8. Rizal is a God of the Filipino People
 SAMBAHANG RIZAL
 Established by Basilio Aramin, a lawyer, who they claim was sent by Bathala to redeem the Filipino
race.

 They believe that Rizal is the ‘Son of Bathala’ and Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as their
bible.
 IGLESIA WATAWAT NG LAHI
 Was said to be established by the Philippine national heroes and Arsenio de Guzman in 1911
 De Guzman preached that Rizal was the ‘”Christ’’ and the Messenger of God’’
 According to some stories, a ‘banal na tinig’ informed them to organize a movement called Iglesia
Watawat ng Lahi
 One of the biggest Rizalista group with more than 100,000 followers
 BELIEFS OF IGLESIA WATAWAT NG
LAHI:
1. The power of the Holy Ghost was given to Rizal
2. Rizal is not dead: he is alive and present in the New Jerusalem
3. If World War III breaks out Rizal will make an appearance to the New World
SUPREMA DE LA IGLESIA
 Biggest Rizalista group today with approximately 100,000 members all over Luzon
 Founded by Maria Bernarda Balitaan
 They believed that God decided to transfer his kingdom in the Philippines due to endless
conflicts among countries in West Asia
 Rizal’s death is their most important celebration