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Humabon ruled at the time of the arrival of Portuguese-born Spanish explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines in 1521. Humabon, his wife, and his subjects were the first known Christian converts in the Philippines.
May 30, 2021 · Learn about the mysterious and beautiful queen who welcomed Ferdinand Magellan and his crew in 1521. Discover her name, appearance, role, and fate from historical accounts and oral traditions.
Mar 13, 2024 · In this spirit of collaboration, Raja Humabon and his wife, Queen Juana, embraced the Christian faith through baptism conducted by the expedition’s priest, Father Pedro Valderrama. This event would have far-reaching consequences, influencing the religious landscape of Cebu and establishing a lasting connection between the islands ...
Apr 7, 2021 · Rama said that the Rajah Humabon has to be remembered because he was instrumental in the conversion of Cebuanos to Christianity, especially his wife, Queen Juana, who chose to receive the image of Sto. Niño. “If we do not have history, you will destroy the beauty of what was founded yesterday,” said Rama.
On April 14, 1521, the First Baptism took place in the island of Zubu (Cebu) in which 500 natives led by Rajah Humabon and his wife were baptized to the Christian Faith. Rajah Humabon was given the Christian name Carlos while his wife, Juana.
Humabon, his wife, Hara Amihan, and his subjects were the first known Christian converts in the Philippines. However, since there were no Catholic priests in Cebu from 1521 to 1565, this Christianity was not practised until the return of the Spaniards to Cebu.
Dec 26, 2020 · Reyna Amihan (Hara Humamay), wife of Rajah Humabon was baptized on April 14, 1521. She was the first Filipina Queen to accept Christianity. She was given the name Juana (Johanna) in honor of...
