# Padre Sibyla — El Filibusterismo character guide

> Padre Sibyla in El Filibusterismo by José Rizal.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the offended Padre Sibyla

**First appearance:** 0010-viii-merry-christmas

## Who they are

A Dominican friar and former teacher of philosophy.

## In the story

### [Legends](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/iii-legends)

Padre Sibyla laughs and jokes with the group, but notices Padre Salví's reaction to Simoun's questions.

### [Los Baños](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/xi-los-ba-os)

Opposes the petition as Vice-Rector of the University of Santo Tomás, concerned about loss of prestige.

### [XIX: The Fuse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/el_filibusterismo_se/chapters/xix-the-fuse)

The Vice-Rector, seen in a carriage with Don Custodio, briefly mentioned as Plácido contemplates violence.

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