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Rufino Jiao Santos (August 26, 1908 – September 3, 1973) was the 29th Archbishop of Manila from February 10, 1953, until his death on September 3, 1973, and was the first Filipino elevated to the rank of cardinal.
Rufino Jiao Cardinal Santos † Deceased Archbishop of Manila, Philippines Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria ai Monti Bishop of Philippines, Military
Rufino Santos, a very young priest during the time of war and a close collaborator of Manila Archbishop Michael O’Doherty, saved the life of the old and ailing prelate by volunteering to be incarcerated on the Archbishop’s behalf.
On August 26, 1908, Rufino Santos, the first Filipino Cardinal was born in Barrio Santo Niño, Guagua, Pampanga to Rosalia Jiao and Gaudencio Santos. He was baptized eight days later at the town’s parish church, one of the oldest churches in Pampanga, with Emilio Lagman, a close family friend, as sponsor. (Rufino Cardinal Santos)
Jul 23, 2007 · Cardinal Rufino J. Santos’ 20 years of ministry as pastor of the See of Manila will be remembered as the years of major reforms in the Church as adjured by the 2nd Vatican Council.
Sep 3, 2018 · MANILA — In honor of the first Filipino cardinal, Rufino Santos, Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle on Monday led the raising of Santos' galero (red brimmed hat) on the ceiling of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, also known as Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila.
Rufino Jiao Santos (August 26, 1908 – September 3, 1973) was the 29th Archbishop of Manila from February 10, 1953, until his death on September 3, 1973, and was the first Filipino elevated to the rank of cardinal.
