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 Father
Mariano Gomez was born in Sta. Cruz, Manila on August
2,1799 to parents Francisco Gomez and
Martina Custodio.
After studying at San Juan de Letran he proceeded to
take up Theology at the University of Sto. Tomas.
June 2, 1824 was a memorable date for him. It was on
this date when he was designated as the head priest of
Bacoor, Cavite, Aside from taking care of the town
church's spiritual needs, he also taught the townfolks
agriculture and cottage industry. He also helped in
maintaining a harmonious relationship with his
co-priests. He fought for the Filipino priests' rights
against the abuses of the Spanish friars.
The Spanish authorities got mad at him and ordered for
his arrest. He was sent to jail along with Fr. Jose
Burgos, Fr. Jacinto Zamora, Joaquin Pardo de Tavera and
Maximo Paterno. |
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Fr. Gomez along with Fr. Burgos and Fr. Zamora were
executed on February 17,1872. They were later known as
the three Filipino martyrs Gomburza.
Fr. Gomez was responsible for publishing the newspaper
La Verdad, meaning The Truth. This paper served as the
voice of the Filipino propagandists against the Spanish
colonizers. |
