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Pasyon
Sign in to saveThe Pasyón () is a Philippine epic narrative of the life of Jesus Christ, focused on his Passion, Death, and Resurrection. In stanzas of five lines of eight syllables each, the standard elements of epic poetry are interwoven with a colourful, dramatic theme.
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- Author
- Reynaldo Clemeña Ileto
- First published
- 1979
- Editions
- 3
- Subjects
- History, Kasaysayan ng pasiong mahal ni Hesukristong Panginoon natin, Revolutions, Casaysayan nang pasiong mahal ni Jesucristong Pa{250}n͠ginoon natin, Studies, Casaysayan nang pasiong mahal ni Jesucristong Pan͠ginoon natin, Casaysayan nang pasiong mahal ni Jesucristong Pan︢g︣inoon natin, Philippines, history, philippine american war, 1899-1902
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6 sectionsContents
- History
- ''Pasyóng Genesís''
- Devotional use
- Musical setting
- References
- External links
The Pasyón () is a Philippine epic narrative of the life of Jesus Christ, focused on his Passion, Death, and Resurrection. In stanzas of five lines of eight syllables each, the standard elements of epic poetry are interwoven with a colourful, dramatic theme.
The uninterrupted chanting or pabasa (“reading”) of the entire book from start to end is a popular Filipino Catholic devotion during the Lenten season, particularly during Holy Week.
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