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Rizalista
A c l o s e r l o o k
SECT OR CULT?
What is
Rizalista?
Rizalista is a new
religious movement which
is adopted by numerous
ethnic religious groups in
the Philippines that
believe in Jose Rizal as a
divine being and deity.
Rizalistas have different sects
whose beliefs may vary, but
nonetheless share the same
faith in Jose Rizal.
Most Rizalistas are based in Calamba Laguna,
foot of Mt. Banahaw and some are in Quezon
Province. Some also have chapters in other
countries.
They usually
gather during
June 19 (Rizal's
birthday) and
December 30
(Rizal day).
Pacifist in Nature, meaning they have the
belief that it is wrong to use war or violence to
settle disputes.
ORIGIN of
Rizalista
In Dec 25, 1936, Iglesia ng Watawat ng Lahi
was considered as the original Rizalist
group, established by Rev. Fr. Luis
Fabrigar, first Supreme Bishop; and Jose
Valincunoza, president.
In 1980s, the number of Rizalista converts was
about 100,000. As of 2012, the sect's membership
was reduced by at least 90 percent.
The sect is currently led by Bonifacio Relleta - a graduate of civil engineering.

Why do they worship Rizal?
Rizalistas believe that there are
apparent parallels in the lives
and persons of both Jose Rizal,
and Jesus Christ. This is called
parallelism.
Some of them even believe that Rizal was Christ himself,
reincarnated. These parallel traits and characteristics include:
Jose Rizal is the messiah of the Philippines, just

as Jesus Christ is the messiah of Israel.
• Both Jesus Christ and Jose
Rizal were good and upright
men who pursued their
ideals with purest methods
and intentions.
• Both Jesus Christ and

Jose Rizal were
Asians.
Both Jesus Christ and
Jose Rizal were born
into a country that was
under colonial rule.
Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal paid no attention to human
differences in status, education, race, etc. and believed in
equal and peaceful coexistence of all human beings.
Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were healers.
• Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal underwent
mockery and trial for unjust charges.
Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were executed by their

enemies.
Both Jesus Christ
and Jose Rizal died
for what they
believed in.
SAMAHAN NG TATLONG
PERSONA
Solo Dios
The guiding force of the The goal of this religious
group is the “Voice” group is a complete
and the “Voices” of dedication to spiritual
nature’s spirits. liberation.
Jose Rizal is their most important saint.
The leaders include men and women, but the priestly order is given
entirely to a college of seven priestess.
Suprema de la
Iglesia del Cuidad
Mistica de Dios, Inc
Can be seen at the foot

of the sacred Mt.
Banahaw that uses
Bible and Christian
prayers as the basis of
their own stylized
rituals.
Universal One Faith
House of Prayer
for All the Nations
and Humanity, Inc.
Is a relatively new
church and was
founded on June 26,
2007 by Artemio
Espiritu Ugali in Brgy.
Sta. Lucia. Its
followers meet two
times a month to pray
Spiritual Filipino Catholic Church
Dr. Rizal is worshiped here as a Christ. Rizal is worshiped for
his apparent parallelism with Jesus Christ.
Iglesia ng Watawat ng Lahi
The Iglesia ng Watawat ng Lahi is considered as the original

Rizalist group. The sect was established on December 25, 1936
by Fr. Luis Fabrigar and Jose Valincunoza. The sect's
headquarters is located in Calamba, Laguna. It also has
established 100 chapters throughout the Philippines. In the
1980s, the number of Rizalista converts was about 100,000 the
highest amount in sect's history. As of 2012, the sect's
membership was reduced by at least 90 percent. The sect is
currently led by Bonifacio Relleta.
Other religious groups:
• Bangon Bayan Banal
• Adamnista
• Bathalismo (Inang Mahiwaga, Inc.)
• Iglesia Sagrada Filipina
• Tipunang Tandang Sora ng Katipunang Gat
Rizal
• Espiritual Pilipino Catholic Church
• Nuestra Senora del Carmen
• The Iglesia ng Watawat ng
Lahi requires aspiring priest
to study in an institution
somewhere in Bicol. Their
priests are also allowed to
marry after they have served
the church for at least five
years. Sect officials are not
paid and are supported by
donations by the sect's
financially able members.
Alongside the Bible, they also have
the Sugong Kayumanggi . The Brown
Messenger, the second most
important book for the sect. Rizal's
two novels, Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo are considered by
some as the sect's counterpart of the
Bible of the Catholics by some elders.
They also have only three commandments as
opposed to the ten by the Catholic Church. The
Rizalistas are taught to love God, people and
society. Recently love for the environment
were added to their teachings
The birth and death
anniversary of Rizal are
considered one of the most
important holiday for the
sect. During these days the
sect celebrates Misa de Tres
an elaborate celebration of
flowers, flags and parades.
Gomburza Day, Bonifacio Day
and other national holidays are
also important holidays for the
sect. The sect also celebrates
Christmas every October 3, the
date they consider as the true
birthday of Jesus Christ.
During many religious celebrations, sect members often wear
clothing with the colors of the Philippine flag.
Rizalista
A c l o s e r l o o k
SECT OR CULT?

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The sect is currently led by Bonifacio Relleta - a graduate of civil engineering.

Jose Rizal is the messiah of the Philippines, just

• Both Jesus Christ and

Both Jesus Christ and Jose Rizal were executed by their

Can be seen at the foot

The Iglesia ng Watawat ng Lahi is considered as the original

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