10 Facts About Felix Manalo

Felix Manalo served as the church's first Executive Minister until his death in 1963, and was succeeded by his son, Erano Manalo.

Felix Manalo was seen as the "angel ascending from the East" as mentioned in Revelation 7:2 by his early followers.

Felix Manalo was born in Barrio Calzada, Tipas, Taguig, Manila province on May 10,1886, the eldest child of Mariano Ysagun y Villanueva and Bonifacia Felix Manalo y Cruz.

Felix Manalo's father died when he was two to three years old, from which he began using his mother's last name Manalo.

Felix Manalo resided in Manila at his uncle Mariano Borja, a Catholic priest assigned to a local parish in Sampaloc.

In November 1913, Felix Manalo began a three-day fast and meditation at a friend's house in Pasay, writing his core doctrine.

Felix Manalo proposed founding a new church in Asia, which he named "Iglesia ni Cristo", Tagalog for "church of Christ".

Felix Manalo started preaching his doctrine in Punta, a neighborhood in Santa Ana, Manila.

Felix Manalo registered Iglesia ni Cristo at the Philippine government on July 27,1914 as a religious corporation, the date now officially acknowledged by the INC as its foundation date.

Felix Manalo's remains were viewed by mourners in San Francisco del Monte, Quezon City.