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Mar 30, 2016 · The Santacruzan is a religious-historical parade that started in the mid-1800s, with the first being held in Malolos, Bulacan. It is held in honor of Queen Helena of Constantinople and her son, Constantine the Great, finding the True Cross: the cross that’s said to be the one upon which Jesus was crucified.
The Santacruzan (from the Spanish santa cruz, "holy cross") is the ritual pageant held on the last day of the Flores de Mayo. It honours the finding of the True Cross by Helena of Constantinople (known as Reyna Elena) and Constantine the Great.
May 28, 2018 · In the Catholic tradition, Santacruzan or what we also known as Flores de Mayo has always been part of the month of May. This is a re-enactment of finding the True Cross, the cross where Jesus died and which was found by Reyna Elena.
May 10, 2018 · To match the growing awareness and spirituality of the New Age, we must develop a new level of appreciating the traditional Santacruzan town processions celebrated in May in honor of the Blessed...
Ang Santacruzan ay isang tradisyunal na selebrasyon sa Pilipinas na ginaganap tuwing buwan ng Mayo bilang pagbibigay-pugay sa paghahanap ng krus ng ating Panginoong Hesukristo at sa pag-alala sa pagsasakripisyo ni Santa Elena, ina ng unang Kristiyanong emperador ng Roma na si Constantine.
May 22, 2024 · According to the Society, one difference of Santacruzan from Flores de Mayo is that in Santacruzan, every participant is assigned to represent a Biblical character.
Jun 23, 2024 · In the Santacruzan, chosen young ladies with their respective escorts by their side, parade on the streets under arches colorfully decorated and designed with May flowers. Each lady is dressed in an elaborate gown suited to the Queen that she portrays.
May 2, 2018 · Santacruzan is a lot more than just a social event. It is more than an elaborate procession of young women in colorful dresses. Some people think that it’s a beauty pageant.
Jun 11, 2018 · Santacruzan, a pinnacle of the month-long festival, can be described as a sort of religio-historical beauty pageant. It is held to commemorate the discovery of the Holy Cross which, as believed, was made by Saint Helena and her son Constantine who became the first Christian Roman Emperor.
May 12, 2016 · The same thing can be said of the Santacruzan, a fiesta staple with religious roots. Say whaaat?!? Yes folks, you read that right. Here are five fast facts on the well-loved Filipino tradition:
