# Padre Florentino — El Filibusterismo character guide

> Padre Florentino in El Filibusterismo by José Rizal.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the young Florentine, Florentine, Poor Florentino

**First appearance:** 0039-xxxvii-the-mystery

## Who they are

A retired Filipino priest who lives by the sea.

## In the story

### [On the Lower Deck](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/ii-on-the-lower-deck)

Isagani's uncle, a native priest of dignity and sorrow, forced into the priesthood; sits quietly on the lower deck and later moves to the upper deck.

### [The High Official](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/xxxi-the-high-official)

Padre Florentino arrives in Manila a week after the events to secure Isagani's release.

### [Conclusion](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/xxxix-conclusion)

Hosts the fugitive Simoun, prays for him, and ultimately throws the jewels into the sea, symbolizing the rejection of violent revolution.

### [Endnotes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/endnotes)

His house is mentioned as a hiding place in a message.

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