Voyages of Ferdinand Magellan

Philippines

1521 Mar 16 Limasawa, Philippines
Philippines
First Catholic mass in the Philippines © Carlos 'Botong' Francisco

On 16 March, the fleet reached the Philippines, where they would remain for a month and a half. Magellan befriended local leaders on the island of Limasawa, and on 31 March, held the first Mass in the Philippines, planting a cross on the island's highest hill. Magellan set about converting the locals to Christianity. Most accepted the new religion readily, but the island of Mactan resisted.

Strait of Magellan
Landfall