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Christianity in the Philippines

A short story of the origin of Christianity in the Philippines.

Tags: archipelago, Asia, Buddhism, Catholic, Catholicism, Christianity, Churches, colonization, discovery, east timor, expedition, Hinduism, Islam, magellan, natives, Philippines, Protestant, south east asia, spain, Spanish, university of sto tomas
icon1 Published by nani varron in Christianity on July 28, 2009 | one response

Most of the Asian countries are either Hindu,Islam, and Buddhist believer. In this vast continent, only two countries are christian majority; the Philippines and East Timor.

The Philippines  was considered as the only christian country in Asia (before East Timor establish self governance). It is is located in South East Asia,and surrounded by non-christian countries, but despite of its location, the Philippines is a christian country.

What makes it happen? Long time ago, about 1521 A.D this archipelago was discovered by Ferdinand Magellan and claims it under the name of Spain (a catholic country). Even he died in the local battle against the natives, Spain, knowing of the existence of this archipelago because of the discovery, sent several expeditions to colonize the country.

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Spain became successful in colonization. The Spanish government then dominated the islands for almost 300 years. In that long span of years the Spanish became successful in spreading Christianity among the natives.

The Spanish constructed several churches in the country (some of this churches are now in a hundred years of age and can still be seen). They also founded schools and universities who were manage by catholic congregations. One of this university is the oldest university in the whole of Asia, the University of Sto.Tomas.

Catholicism is the greatest legacy of Spain in this country. Today, over 90 percent of the people in this country are catholics, others are protestants, Islams and etc.

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  1. clafleur says:
    July 29, 2009 at 3:40 am

    good info!

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