Jose Rizal's Retraction and Legacy

Jose Rizal

Hero of the revolution against colonialism.

Noli Me Tangere

Rizal's influential novel on social injustices.

El Filibusterismo

Rizal's sequel addressing political corruption.

Catholic Church

Religious institution Rizal identified with despite conflicts.

Retraction Document

Rizal's formal withdrawal of anti-Catholic sentiments.

Balaguer Testimony

Primary account of Rizal's last hours and confession.

Cuerpo de Vigilancia

Group monitoring Rizal's last moments in prison.

Federico Moreno

Reported on Rizal's final hours for Cuerpo de Vigilancia.

Father Estanislao March

Jesuit priest who provided Rizal with a prayer book.

Andres Bonifacio

Leader of the Katipunan, respected Rizal's intellect.

Katipunan

Revolutionary society seeking Philippine independence.

Bayani

High-ranking members of the Katipunan.

Dr. Pio Valenzuela

Sent by Bonifacio to consult Rizal on revolution.

December 30, 1896

Date of Rizal's execution in Manila.

Masonry

Society Rizal condemned as opposed to the Church.

Jesuit Fathers

Clergy who supported Rizal during his imprisonment.

Communion

Rizal received this sacrament before execution.

Pilar

Rizal's lover who visited him before execution.

Señor Taviel de Andrade

Rizal's legal counsel during his trial.

Rosary

Prayed by Rizal during his last hours.

Fort Santiago

Location of Rizal's imprisonment and execution.

Spontaneous Manifestation

Rizal's public declaration of faith and retraction.