Felix Manalo was a Filipino religious leader best known as the founder of the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ) in 1914. He played a significant role in establishing the church's doctrines and organizational structure, emphasizing a return to the teachings of the early Christian church. Under his leadership, the church grew rapidly, attracting many followers in the Philippines and abroad. Manalo was born on May 10, 1883, in Pangasinan, Philippines. He was initially involved in various religious movements before founding his own church. His teachings focused on the importance of the Bible and the belief that he was the last messenger of God, a claim that remains central to the church's beliefs today.