Certificaciones auténticas del modo con que se halló el Santo Niño de Cebú, 1639

This document recounts the miraculous discovery of the Santo Niño of Cebu in May 1639. It details how the image was found in a poor house by Juan de Camuz, a sailor, who brought it to the attention of Governor Miguel López de Legazpi after discovering it in a small pine box. The testimonies describe how the Santo Niño was recognized, venerated, and eventually transported in a solemn procession to the church. A brotherhood dedicated to the name of Jesus was established, and a promise was made to celebrate the anniversary of the image's discovery each year. The document also highlights various miracles attributed to the Santo Niño, such as curing illnesses and providing water during droughts. The accounts confirm the faith and devotion of the local community towards the Santo Niño, emphasizing the significant spiritual impact of the figure in Cebu.This text is in the volume with the title "Pertenece al Aparador dentro de la Pared. Caxn No4. Missiones Legajo 1." / Historical papers and documents dealing with the Spanish missions in the Philippine Islands and East Asia. Comprises some 270 leaves, exclusive of blanks; original vellum binding lettered: “Pertenece al Aparador dentro de la Pared. Caxn No4. Missiones Legajo 1.”
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es Certificaciones auténticas del modo con que se halló el Santo Niño de Cebú, 1639
en Authentic certifications of the manner in which the Santo Niño of Cebu was found, 1639.
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This document recounts the miraculous discovery of the Santo Niño of Cebu in May 1639. It details how the image was found in a poor house by Juan de Camuz, a sailor, who brought it to the attention of Governor Miguel López de Legazpi after discovering it in a small pine box. The testimonies describe how the Santo Niño was recognized, venerated, and eventually transported in a solemn procession to the church. A brotherhood dedicated to the name of Jesus was established, and a promise was made to celebrate the anniversary of the image's discovery each year. The document also highlights various miracles attributed to the Santo Niño, such as curing illnesses and providing water during droughts. The accounts confirm the faith and devotion of the local community towards the Santo Niño, emphasizing the significant spiritual impact of the figure in Cebu.This text is in the volume with the title "Pertenece al Aparador dentro de la Pared. Caxn No4. Missiones Legajo 1." / Historical papers and documents dealing with the Spanish missions in the Philippine Islands and East Asia. Comprises some 270 leaves, exclusive of blanks; original vellum binding lettered: “Pertenece al Aparador dentro de la Pared. Caxn No4. Missiones Legajo 1.”
Number of pages
12
Date of creation
1639
Holding Institution of Original Materials
The Lilly Library, Indiana University
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Original item number
VAD6896-U-00007_00154-00163
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The Lilly Library, Indiana University
Holding Archive Reference Number
LLMC_000004 Certificaciones auténticas del modo con que se halló el Santo Niño de Cebú, 1639
Related Link Reference
LLMC_000004 Certificaciones Autenticas del modo con que se hallo el Santo Niño de Zebu, May 1639
Source of Acquisition
Philippine mss-Bound 1: Sotheby 516./ Harper 21529/ Phillipps Nos. 8493 8464 . Digital File VAD6896-U-00007
Context Description
Folio 85-89 / These notarial transcripts are dated on May, 1639.
Alternate Link
https://library.philippinestudies.uk/items/show/67
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1
Timeline Date
1639
Additional Title
Certificaciones auténticas del modo con que se halló el Santo Niño de Cebú, 1639
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