 Cover of a typical edition of the Pasyóng Mahál, featuring a depiction of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo. | |
| Author | Gaspar Aquino de Belén |
|---|---|
| Original title | Pasióng Mahal |
| Language | Tagalog, other Philippine languages |
| Genre | epic poetry, narration, religious, prayer |
Publication date | 1704 |
| Publication place | Philippines |
| Media type | |
| Pages | ± 240 |
The Pasyón (Spanish: Pasión) 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.
In 2011, the Pabasa was cited by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Philippines under the Performing Arts category that the government may nominate for inclusion in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.[1]
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