history | retraction of rizal

JOSE PROTACIO RIZAL MERCADO Y ALONSO REALONDA

full name of jose rizal

The Retraction Letter

This is contained in the statement “I retract with all my heart whatever in my words, writings, publications and conduct have been contrary to my character as a son of the Catholic Church”

• It is believed that Rizal withdrew his membership in the masonry and all his critics against the Catholic Chrurch

Father Manuel Garcia

• He discovered the actual Document of Retraction on May 18, 1935 while he was busily sorting a pile of documents in their new fireproof vault.

June 16, 1935.

when did The Philippine Herald released the news about the Retraction Letter on

Father Pio Pi

The priest who claimed that the copy of retraction letter was already published in Spain as early as 1907.

was particularly known for his influence on the Catholic Church and his involvement in political and religious affairs.

Ilustrados

• Enlightened ones

• They used their knowledge to challenge colonial oppression, promote social change, and inspire the Philippine Revolution.

Arguments Against Retraction

• The Retraction Document is considered to be a forgery

• The matter of the handwriting

• The principles of textual criticism

• The content is in part strangely worded

• The “confession” of “the forger

• The document of Retraction was not made public until 1935. Even Rizal’s family did not see the document because it was said to be “lost”.

• No effort was made to save Rizal from the death penalty after his signing of the Retraction

rizal

wanted to write the retraction himself to ensure it was in his own style that’s why he hesitated in signing the retraction and profession of faith, as described by Fr. Balaguer

Father Vicente Balaguer

he claimed that he was the one who solemnized the marriage of Josephine Bracken

1895

Rizal decided to marry Josephine Bracken

1896

was when the retraction document claimed to have been handwritten by Rizal himself and signed