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The Philippines is ranked as the 5th largest Christian-majority country on Earth in 2010, [note 1] with about 93% of the population being adherents. [1] As of 2019 [update] , it was the third largest Catholic country in the world and was one of two predominantly Catholic nations in Asia .
Christianity in the Philippines has a rich and fascinating history that spans over 500 years. The arrival of Spanish colonizers brought with it the introduction of Catholicism to the islands, which would eventually become one of the most dominant religions in Philippine society.
The Philippines proudly boasts to be the only Christian nation in Asia. More than 86 percent of the population is Roman Catholic, 6 percent belong to various nationalized Christian cults, and another 2 percent belong to well over 100 Protestant denominations.
The Philippines is the only Christian country in Asia, and Christianity has played a significant role in shaping Filipino culture and society. From the very beginning of Spanish colonization to present day, Christianity has been deeply rooted in every aspect of Filipino life.
The Christian history of the Philippines began in 1521 when Ferdinand Magellan landed on the island of Cebu just before Easter. Though he was Portuguese, Magellan was sailing on behalf of the Spanish crown on a journey that began two years earlier in Spain.
This year we celebrate the quincentenary of Christianity in the Philippines. It was 500 years ago, in 1521, that the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, representing the Spanish Empire, arrived in the Visayan region of the Philippines.
The 2020 Census reported that 78.8 percent of the population professed Roman Catholicism; other Christian denominations with a sizable number of adherents include the Iglesia ni Cristo, the Philippine Independent Church, and Seventh-day Adventism.
Christianity is the majority faith in the Philippines, making up approximately 90% of the population. The overwhelming majority are Catholic, followed by Protestant Christians including the popular Iglesia ni Cristo, independent Christian churches, and indigenous Catholic churches such as the Aglipayan Church.
According to a recent survey, 77 percent of Filipino Catholic adults consider religion to be “very important” in their lives. Despite missionary presence in China and Japan, Christianity has...
In this article, we will explore the introduction and history of Christianity in the Philippines, the role of Christianity in Filipino culture and society, and its influence on politics and education.