Rizalista Groups Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards about Rizalista groups in the Philippines

Adarnista (Iglesiang Pilipina)

Founded by Candida Balantac in 1901, this group believes Rizal is a god, heaven and hell are "within us," and Bongabon is the New Jerusalem.

Candida Balantac

The founder of Adarnista, also known as Maestra (Teacher) and Espiritu Santo (Holy Spirit), gained followers after believers claimed a rainbow formed around her while she preached, like the mythical Ibong Adarna.

Sambahang Rizal

Founded by Basilio Aromin in 1918, this group considers Rizal the Son of Bathala and views Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo as their “bible.”

Basilio Aromin

A lawyer from Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, founded Sambahang Rizal to honor Rizal as one sent by Bathala, likening Rizal to Jesus Christ.

Iglesia Watawat ng Lahi

Inspired by Arsenio de Guzman in 1911 and formally established in 1938, this group experienced a split in 1987 but upholds Rizal as Jove Rex Al, or God, King of All.

Gaudioso Parabuac

The spirit of Rizal speaks through an invoker (Gaudioso Parabuac) during weekly meetings of this group. They believe Rizal will appear and lead the Army of God in case of World War III.

Suprema de la Iglesia de la Ciudad Mistica de Dios, Inc.

Founded by Maria Bernarda Balitaan in the early 1920s, this group believes God transferred His Kingdom to the Philippines and that Rizal and the "twelve lights" will continue Jesus’ mission.

Maria Bernarda Balitaan (MBB)

The female leader, or Suprema, of the Ciudad Mistica de Dios, responsible for providing guidance, resolving disputes, and making key decisions for the community.

Lalawigan Guru

Term for preachers in Sambahang Rizal, tasked with spreading Rizal’s teachings across provinces.

Pangulu Guru

The leader or Chief Preacher of Sambahang Rizal.