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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 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.
4 days ago · 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 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...
May 29, 2024 · Although it is a concluding event, Santacruzan encompasses the history of the first foundation of the Roman Catholic religion, a belief passed from generation to generation. Where did Filipinos ...
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.
Santacruzan takes place in May, coincidentally with Flores De Mayo, a tradition in which devotees offer flowers to the Virgin Mary during the entire month. In the Philippines, devotees not only offer beautiful flowers this day but they congregate to pray the rosary and get together for some food and festivities.
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:
