Felix Manalo
Felix Y. Manalo (born Félix Ysagun y Manalo; May 10, 1886 – April 12, 1963), also known as Ka Felix, was the first Executive Minister of Iglesia ni Cristo. Members of Iglesia Ni Cristo believe that Felix Manalo is the last messenger of God. He is the father of Eraño G. Manalo, who succeeded him as Executive Minister of the INC, and the grandfather of Eduardo V. Manalo, the current Executive Minister of Iglesia ni Cristo.
Felix Y. Manalo | |
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Manalo on a 2014 stamp of the Philippines | |
| Title | Executive Minister |
| Personal | |
| Born | Félix Ysagun y Manalo May 10, 1886 Calzada Tipas, Taguig, Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
| Died | April 12, 1963 (aged 76) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Resting place | San Juan Cemetery |
| Religion | Iglesia ni Cristo |
| Spouse |
Tomasa Sereneo (m. 1910–1912)Honorata de Guzmán
(m. 1913–1963) |
| Children | 7 including Pilar Manalo Danao and Eraño Manalo |
| Parents |
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| Other names | Ka Felix, Feles |
| Occupation | Religious Leader |
| Senior posting | |
| Based in | "Sugo ng Diyos sa mga Huling Araw" ("God's Messenger in these last days") |
| Period in office | July 27, 1914 – April 12, 1963 |
| Predecessor | Position established |
| Successor | Eraño G. Manalo |
Felix Manalo is the leader of Iglesia ni Cristo, a non-Trinitarian church that originated in the Philippines since 1913. The official doctrine of Iglesia ni Cristo professes that Felix Y. Manalo is the last messenger of God, sent to reestablish the first church founded by Jesus Christ, which the INC claims to have fallen into apostasy following the death of the Apostles.