Santa Cruzan Tradition/ Flores de Mayo.

#Santacruzan Life's Sharing and Faith Reflections on Santacruzan. (vlog #33). Flores de Mayo is a Church tradition that is being celebrated during the month of May in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The flower offering being done during this month is offered to Mary as mother of Jesus. Santacruzan is a traditional parade of the cross in commemoration of the finding of the true cross of Jesus and parade of queens as a tribute to Mary and the role of men & women in the plan of salvation. Santacruzan is a deeply cherished religious and cultural festival in the Philippines, held in honor of the finding of the True Cross by St. Helena (Reyna Elena), the mother of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. It’s the highlight of the Flores de Mayo celebrations, which are observed throughout the month of May to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. 🌺 What is Santacruzan? The Santacruzan is a religious-historical procession held on the last day of Flores de Mayo (Flowers of May). It commemorates St. Helena’s legendary journey to Jerusalem, where she is said to have discovered the cross upon which Jesus was crucified. 📜 Origins and Significance Flores de Mayo began during Spanish colonial times as a Catholic devotion. The Santacruzan, added later, was introduced to incorporate biblical and historical characters, particularly from Marian and Christological traditions. It’s both a public catechesis and a cultural pageantry, showing how faith and Filipino identity intertwine. 👑 Key Elements of the Santacruzan 1. The Sagala (Procession Participants) Young women and men, dressed in formal or traditional Filipino attire (gowns and bar Renz Garcel Channel    / @renzgarcel2020