Santacruzan, a traditional Philipinne pageant and procession honoring the Virgin Mary and St. Helen, was held May 31 at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Greece. The procession, which involved 70 people, was full of symbolism, with each participant representing a piece of the pre-Christian and Catholic history of the Philippines. As they walked around the church, everyone in attendance prayed the rosary aloud and a choir sang hymns praising Mary.
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Participants take part in Santacruzan, a religious pageant that originated in the Philippines. Traditionally the event is held outdoors but rainy weather forced participants indoors May 31.
Gwyneth Palacio walks in the Santacruzan procession representing Reyna Sheba May 31.
Rowena Delerosa (left) and Benny Malijan (right) film the Santacruzan procession May 31.
Two-year-old Angelica Blancaflor dresses as an angel and escorts the Reyna de los Angeles in the Santacruzan procession May 31.
Alter server James Allen carries one of the procession torches in the traditional Santacruzan May 31.
Fe Gilman places flowers in front of the statue of Mary at the end of the Santacruzan procession May 31.
