Martyrdom of Rizal - 1733 Words

Martyrdom at Bagumbayan During the last 24 hours of Rizal’s life, he was meeting visitors in his cell in fort Santiago, Where he is secretly finishing his farewell poem. He is also destined to die for his beloved country which he called â€Å"Pearl of the Orient Seas† in his poem and â€Å"Pearl of the Orient† in an article â€Å"Unfortunate Philippines† in The Hongkong Telegraph on September 24, 1892. Last Hours of Rizal At 6:00 A.M. of December 29, 1986, Captain Rafael Dominguez, read the death sentence to Rizal who would be shot at the back by a firing squad at 7:00 A.M. in Bagumbayan. At 7:00 A.M., Rizal was moved to the prison Chapel where he was visited by Father Miguel Saderra Mata and Father Luis Viza, a Jesuit teacher. At 7:15 A.M.,†¦show more content†¦Death March at Bagumbayan Bagumbayan is the place where Rizal’s execution happened. Rizal walked calmly with his defense council, Lt. Luis Taviel Andrade and two Jesuit priests Fathers March and Vilaclara. He was dressed up elegantly with his black suit, black derby hat, black shoes, white shirt, and black tie. Rizal’s arms were tied behind him elbow to elbow, but the rope was quite loose for him to move his arms. Several of the spectators lining the street from Fort Santiago to Plaza del Palacio in front of the Manila Cathedral. A vast crowd gathered at Bagumbayan to witness how a martyr dies. At the Bagumbayan field the spectators crowded a huge square formed by soldiers where the cavalcade entered the square, and Rizal walked serenely to the place where he was told to stand at a grassy lawn at the shore of Manila Bay, between two lamp posts. Martyrdom of a Hero Rizal indeed, firmly clasped his hands in parting despite the fact that his arms were tied. One of the priests blessed and offered him a crucifix to kiss. Then, he requested the commander of the firing squad to shoot him facing the squad, but it was denied for the captain ordered to shoot him at the back. Dr. Felipe Ruiz Castillo, a Spanish Military Physician was amazed when he found out that the pulse rate of Rizal was normal showing that he was not afraid to die. Exactly 7:03 in the morning when Rizal died in the bloom of manhood, he fell on the ground dead with face upward facing the morningShow MoreRelatedFilipino Nationalism : A Step Stone2608 Words   |  11 PagesThis act of martyrdom was later known as â€Å"Gomburza,† an acronym for the three friars’ last names; it was also one of the main influences of Jose Rizal’s act of martyrdom (Guerrero and Schumacher 15). Through this act of sacrifice, Filipinos saw how serious these nationalists were about the issue of Spain’s colonialism. Because of the martyrdom and sacrifices of the friars, Filipinos became aware of the effects of nationalism. Through the attainments of these little acts of martyrdom, the PropagandaRead MoreThe Rise of Filipino Nationalism1689 Words   |  7 Pagescolony and Spain. 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