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Francisco Albo
a pilot in one of Magellan's ships, Trinidad. He was one of the 18 survivors who returned with Sebastian Elcano on the ship Victoria, after they circumnavigated the world.
Albo's account
in his account, the location of Mazava fits the location of the island of Limasawa, at the southern tip of Leyte.
First Mass
Albo did not mention this event, but only the planting of the cross upon the mountain top from which could be seen three islands to the west southwest, which also fit the southern end of Limasawa.
Mazaua
the location of the first mass
Antonio Pigafetta
second source, he stated that the second mass was located in Mazaua
Antonio Pigafetta
He gave more detailed information on what they did during their week - long stay at Mazaua.
March 31, 1521
The birth of Roman Catholicism in the country was signified by the celebration of the first Catholic mass in the Philippines on this date.
Fr. Pedro de Valderama
he held the first mass
Limasawa's Island shape
round like a ray and elongated like a sliced worm.
Mindanao
after the death of Magellan, they went in this place
April 8, 1521
In Butuan, they believed that the first mass happened on this date.
nine Balanghai artifacts
discovered in Butuan
14.6 Leagues
Distance from Homonhon-Limasawa
24.54 leagues
distance from Homonhon-Masao, Butuan
Zaide
He determined that the first mass took place in Masao, Butuan.
Masao, Butuan
Gold and gold mines are plentiful in this place as described by Pigafetta
