Pedro Pelaez
Pedro Peláez | |
|---|---|
| Reverend | |
An illustration of Peláez, from the encyclopaedia KASASAYAN: the Story of the Filipino People. | |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Manila |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1837 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pedro Pablo Peláez y Sebastián June 29, 1812 |
| Died | June 3, 1863 (aged 50) Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Profession | Priest, Diocesan administrator, teacher |
| Alma mater | University of Santo Tomas |
| Known for | Secularization of Catholic parishes, defense of Filipino clerical rights |
Pedro Pablo Peláez y Sebastián (June 29, 1812 – June 3, 1863) was a Filipino Catholic priest who favored the rights for Filipino clergy during the 19th century. He was diocesan administrator of the Archdiocese of Manila for a brief period of time. In the early 19th century, Peláez advocated for the secularization of Filipino priests and is considered the "Godfather of the Philippine Revolution." His cause towards beatification has been initiated, and he is designated with the title "Servant of God."