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Maces of the Rector Magnificus of the University of Santo Tomas : ウィキペディア英語版 | Maces of the Rector Magnificus of the University of Santo Tomas
The Maces of the Rector Magnificus of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) are 17th Century silver maces which are considered to be the oldest symbols of the office Rector Magnificus of the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, the oldest extant European chartered University in Asia. ==History and symbolism== The two maces silver symbolize the spiritual and temporal powers of the Rector Magnificus as the highest authority of the University.〔(Rector's regalia heighten pomp and pageantry ) ''The Varsitarian website'' Accessed 17 August 2012〕〔(The Maces of the Rector Magnificus )''The Nostalgic Thomasia'' Accessed June 28, 2013〕 During the Spanish Colonial period, in May 20, 1865, a royal order from Queen Isabella II gave the Rector Magnificus of the University of Santo Tomas the power to direct and supervise all the educational institutions in the Philippines and thus, the Rector of the University became the ex-officio head of the secondary and higher education in the Philippines. All diplomas issued by other schools were approved by the Rector of the University and examinations leading to the issuance of such diplomas were supervised by the professors of the University of Santo Tomas. This made the maces the symbol of the highest authority in the field of education during those times.〔〔(http://www.varsitarian.net/supplement/rectors_supplement/history_of_the_rectorship History of the Rectorship ) ''The Varsitarian website'' Accessed August 4, 2012〕〔(History of the University of Santo Tomas ) ''The University of Santo Tomas website'' Accessed August 4, 2012〕〔 The maces were first used during the 17th Century wherein candidates for doctoral degrees were accompanied by the Rector in a parade called ''Paseo de los Doctores'' from Intramuros to Santo Domingo Church.〔〔
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