Auto prohibiendo que presenten comedias, saraos y danzas sin autorización previa del vicario provincial. 1701.

The document is a decree issued by Dr. Don Diego Camacho y Ávila, Archbishop of Manila, in 1701, mandating that any comedies and interludes must be presented to the Provincial Vicar for approval before being performed publicly. The decree emphasizes the pastoral obligation to prevent occasions for sin and expresses concerns regarding the moral impact of theatrical performances, particularly those deemed obscene or promoting illicit behavior. It prohibits all forms of theater involving women over ten years old and restricts performances to be held within certain conditions, such as taking place during the day and being non-obscene. Furthermore, strict penalties are outlined for violators, including excommunication, corporal punishment, and imprisonment. The regulation aims to reform customs and uphold moral standards within the community. It is ordered that the decree be disseminated throughout the Archbishopric and its jurisdictions to ensure compliance.
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es Auto prohibiendo que presenten comedias, saraos y danzas sin autorización previa del vicario provincial. 1701.
en Order prohibiting the presentation of plays, celebrations, and dances without prior authorization from the provincial vicar, 1701.
Description
The document is a decree issued by Dr. Don Diego Camacho y Ávila, Archbishop of Manila, in 1701, mandating that any comedies and interludes must be presented to the Provincial Vicar for approval before being performed publicly. The decree emphasizes the pastoral obligation to prevent occasions for sin and expresses concerns regarding the moral impact of theatrical performances, particularly those deemed obscene or promoting illicit behavior. It prohibits all forms of theater involving women over ten years old and restricts performances to be held within certain conditions, such as taking place during the day and being non-obscene. Furthermore, strict penalties are outlined for violators, including excommunication, corporal punishment, and imprisonment. The regulation aims to reform customs and uphold moral standards within the community. It is ordered that the decree be disseminated throughout the Archbishopric and its jurisdictions to ensure compliance.
Number of pages
6
Date of creation
1701
Source volume
Papeles de Tagalos.
Holding Institution of Original Materials
The Lilly Library, Indiana University
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VAD6896-U-00010_00452-00457
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The Lilly Library, Indiana University
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Images 452-457
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Timeline Date
1701
Additional Title
Auto prohibiendo que presenten comedias, saraos y danzas sin autorización previa del vicario provincial. 1701.
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