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of the early life of St. Pedro Calungsod are known. Historical research identifies Ginatilan in Cebu, Hinunangan and Hinudayan in Southern Leyte, and the Molo district of Iloilo City, as possible places of origin. Regardless of his precise birthplace, all four locations were within the territory of the Diocese of Cebu at the time of Calungsod’s martyrdom. In 1668, Calungsod, then around age 14, was amongst the exemplary young catechists chosen to accompany Spanish Jesuit missionaries to the Islas de los Ladrones (“Isles of Thieves”), which have since been renamed the Marianas Islands the year before to honor both the Virgin Mary and the mission’s benefactress, Maria Ana of Austria, Queen Regent of Spain. Calungsod accompanied the priest Diego San Vitores to Guam to catechize the native Chamorros. Shortly after their arrival, a Chinese man named Choco, a criminal from Manila who was exiled in Guam, began spreading rumors that the baptismal water used by missionaries was poisonous. As some sickly Chamorro infants who were baptized died, many believed the story and held the missionaries responsible. Calungsod and San Vitores went to the village of Tumon, Guam on April 2, 1672. They offered the village ruler, Chief Matapang, an invitation to join the Christian faith. However, influenced by Choco, Chief Matapang refused the invitation and was determined to kill the missionaries. Matapang searched for an accomplice and found another villager, a pagan named Hirao, who eventually acceded when Matapang branded him a coward. While Matapang was away from his house, Calungsod and San Vitores baptized his baby girls, with the consent of his wife, a Christian. This made Matapang even more furious and led to the violent killing of Calungsod and San Vitores. Matapang and Hirao undressed the bodies of Calungsod and San Vitores, tied large stones to their feet, and brought to Tumon Bay, dumping the bodies in the water. In 1980, Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal of Cebu asked permission from the Vatican to initiate the beatification and canonization cause of Pedro Calungsod. In March 1997, the Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved the beatification process. Pope John Paul II approved in January 2000 the decree concerning the martyrdom of Calungsod, setting his beatification for March 5, 2000 at Saint Peter’s Square in Rome. On December 19, 2011, the Holy See officially approved the miracle qualifying Calungsod for sainthood by the Roman Catholic Church. The recognized miracle date was March 26, 2003. A woman from Leyte had a heart attack and was pronounced clinically dead by accredited physicians. Two hours after the heart attack, she was revived when an attending physician invoked Calungsod’s intercession. Pope Benedict canonized Pedro Calungsod October 21, 2012 on World Mission Sunday, 340 years after his death. Filipino Cardinal Ricardo Jamin Vidal concelebrated at the canonization Mass. He noted Calungsod was the only one without first class relic exposed for veneration since his body was thrown into the sea. The cutlass knife used to hack Calungsod’s head and neck was retrieved by Cardinal Vidal from Guam, and is currently venerated as a second-class relic. After Saint Lorenzo Ruiz of Manila, Calungsod is the second Filipino to be declared saint by the Roman Catholic Church. Source: San Pedro Calungsod (Filipino). St. Pedro Calungsod (Filipino) - asian catholic initiative. (n.d.). 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In the Philippines, this month is known as the fiesta month, which has become the “Queen of Philippine Festivals.” The late 13th century was when people started to dedicate the month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother and the Mother of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Many prominent feasts were Christianized by the Church. In the 16th century, a lot of Catholic books were written to value the significant devotion we have for Mama Mary. Afterward, Mariano Sevilla published an interpretation of Flores de Maria in 1867, when Bulacan started its celebration, for the Filipinos. This devotion to Mother Mary was initially popularized by the Jesuits in the 1700s. Pius VII granted partial indulgence for this practice in 1815. It was not until 1859 that a plenary indulgence was approved by Pius IX. A short encyclical was written by Pius VI to emphasize it as a means to obtain prayers for the spiritual gifts the Virgin Mary would bless Christians. Also known as the fiesta month among Filipinos, the month of May has become the “Queen of Philippine Festivals.” Pinoy communities have banners and mini-triangle flags hanging on barangays to welcome guests to a feast of delicious food. In time for summer, most Filipinos would often have their vacation in their hometown or provinces coinciding with fiesta activities. A Catholic tradition, Flores de Maria— more familiarly known as Flores de Mayo–has also become a tribute celebration and thanksgiving by farmers in the Spanish era because of the rains brought about at this time of the month. In different regions of the Philippines, representatives of Church organizations would make house-to-house calls to ask for donations to decorate the Parishes, especially the Altar, with a bounty of beautiful flowers. Flores means flowers. In direct English translation, it means Flowers of May Festival. It is timely since stunning flowers bloom during this month. People would gather in Churches to pray the Rosary and offer flowers to the Blessed Virgin Mary. At the Holy Mass’ Offertory, more bouquets and baskets of flowers are usually presented to Mama Mary during this Marian month. The Churches’ interior are lavished with floral decorations. Santa Cruzan On the last Sunday of May, there is a big celebration with a procession called Santa Cruzan (Holy Cross). Bystanders and devotees carry lighted candles as they recite the Holy Rosary and sing songs of praise. Aptly given honorable recognition, the sponsors known as Hermanos and Hermanas (Hermano and Hermana Mayors) are laid with responsibilities that include choosing young men and ladies to be adorned in Barong Tagalog and formal gowns. The Constantino, a young boy in formal wear, escorts the Reyna Elena, a young girl who carries the Crucifix. The parade is decorated with bamboo arcs. The Sagalas are composed of pretty young women who accompany the Reyna Elena, similar to handmaids. The traditional Flores de Mayo is also observed in Filipino communities in foreign countries such as the Americas and Europe. Embedded in our culture, it has become one of the much-celebrated Catholic Marian devotions amongst Filipinos. New additions to the festivity are highly decorated umbrellas with flowers. The nine-day Novena is always the most spiritually significant part of this occasion. The colorful parade of Santa Cruzan starts and ends at the Church. It is followed by an evening Mass. In certain places, its town Mayor would host a dinner party afterward. This festival is an annual tradition of the Filipinos. It is the Philippines’ unique festival that is filled with galore and outlandish celebrations. Some foreigners would schedule their vacation in the Philippines to coincide with the festival. It has also become a trending fashion parade with beautiful and multi-colored gowns by competing couturiers. Origins The origins of the Flores de Mayo festival came from shared Spanish and Mexican influences. The Filipino pioneers evolved the Mexican Santa Cruz de Mayo to the Santa Cruzan, as it is now widely known with the Flores de Mayo devotion, especially amongst Marian devotees. Santa Cruzan can be traced to the founding of Christ’s Holy Cross in 321 AD by Saint Helena (Reyna Elena). She is the Mother of Constantine the Great (Constantino), the very first Christian Emperor of Rome. The Spaniards then brought this Flores de Mayo Marian devotion to the Philippines. Its anniversary is May 3rd, thus, aptly, we celebrate it for the whole month of May. Whether it is because of the fashion statements or floral decorations or the devotion to Mama Mary, the Flores de Mayo celebration will forever be carved in the hearts of Filipinos. The month of May is also when we celebrate Mother’s Day. To be able to celebrate the whole month in complete devotion to our Heavenly Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mother Mary, is incomparable. It is the special time when we can give heartfelt thanks to Mama Mary for listening to us, with the heart that only a Mother can understand, and most especially, for Her intercession. She always intercedes for us to Jesus Christ. At times when we are hardened with trials and tribulations, Mama Mary listens. We become more blessed and sanctified. It has been said that in older world maps, the Philippines stands out in being shaped as someone who is kneeling, a person who prays. Doesn’t that warm our hearts? We are a nation that prays together. We are a nation that stays as one. Even after the pandemic, we will remain in solid commitment to having a devotion to Mama Mary. With love, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we are saved by the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ. Source: Flores de Mayo. Flores de Mayo - World Mission Magazine. (n.d.). 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