The document describes various figures that are represented in a Santacruzan procession. There are over 30 figures listed, each dressed in costumes representing important women from biblical or historical events related to Christianity. The figures include representations of the Virgin Mary, other Marys, queens from the Bible like Esther and Sheba, female saints like Veronica and Helena, and personifications of theological virtues. Each figure carries symbols associated with the woman they represent.
The document describes various figures that are represented in a Santacruzan procession. There are over 30 figures listed, each dressed in costumes representing important women from biblical or historical events related to Christianity. The figures include representations of the Virgin Mary, other Marys, queens from the Bible like Esther and Sheba, female saints like Veronica and Helena, and personifications of theological virtues. Each figure carries symbols associated with the woman they represent.
The document describes various figures that are represented in a Santacruzan procession. There are over 30 figures listed, each dressed in costumes representing important women from biblical or historical events related to Christianity. The figures include representations of the Virgin Mary, other Marys, queens from the Bible like Esther and Sheba, female saints like Veronica and Helena, and personifications of theological virtues. Each figure carries symbols associated with the woman they represent.
The document describes various figures that are represented in a Santacruzan procession. There are over 30 figures listed, each dressed in costumes representing important women from biblical or historical events related to Christianity. The figures include representations of the Virgin Mary, other Marys, queens from the Bible like Esther and Sheba, female saints like Veronica and Helena, and personifications of theological virtues. Each figure carries symbols associated with the woman they represent.
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AVE MARIA consists of eight little girls dressed in white each holding a letter
which spells out the word Ave Maria.
Metusalem (Methusalah) an old bearded man bent with age Reina Banderada (Banner Queen) a young lady dressed in red with a yellow pennant to represent the arrival of Christianity. Tribal or Regional ethnic group (Aetas, Mangyans, Ati, etc) to represent the ind igenous and aboriginal groups who have embraced the Christian faith. Reina Mora (Queen Moor or Moroland) dressed in Muslim costume to represent the V irgin Mary s status in Islam Reina Saba (Queen Sheba) an unnamed queen associated with King Solomon and carri es a jewelry box Reina Judit / Infanta Judit (Queen Judith) represents the biblical widow of Beth ulia and carries the head of Holofernes in one hand and a sword in the other. Reina Ester (Queen Esther) the Jewish Queen of Persia and carries a scepter Cleopatra (Queen Cleopatra VII Philopator) the famous last pharaoh of Ancient Eg ypt elaborately dressed and made-up and escorted by a gorgeous-looking guy repre senting Mark Anthony. Samaritana / St. Photina (The female Samaritan) dressed in peasant costume and c arries a jug on her shoulder. Sta. Veronica (St. Veronique) the woman who wiped the face of Jesus that left ic onographic three miraculous imprints of Jesus face. Tres Marias (Three Marys) Mary Magdalene with a bottle of perfume, the Virgin Ma ry with a black handkerchief and in mourning, and Mary of Cleofas, the mother of James, and carries a bottle of oil. Reina Fe (Queen of Faith) symbolizes faith, the first of the three theological v irtues and carries a cross Reina Esperanza (Queen of Hope) symbolizes hope, the second of the three theolog ical virtues and carries an anchor Reina Caridad (Queen of Charity) symbolizes charity, the third of the three theo logical virtues and carries a red colored heart Reina Sentenciada (Queen Convicted) dressed modestly with her hands bound by a r ope to represent the early Christians martyred for faith. Two Roman soldiers acc ompany her. So far, the Marian titles are equally interesting with eye-catching costumes, as well. Reina Abogada (Queen Advocate/ Lawyer) defender of the poor and the oppressed, s he wears a black graduation gown with cap and carries a large book. Reina Justicia (Queen Justice) - a personification of the Mirror of Justice , her attributes are a weighing scale and a sword. Divina Pastora (Divine Shepherdess) dressed in white and bears a shepherd s staff Reina delos Angeles (Queen of Angels) dress in white and bears a bouquet of flow ers while escorted by angels. Luklukan ng Karunungan (Seat of Wisdom) the bible bearer Susi ng Langit (Key of Heaven) bears two keys, one gold and the other silver, a design adapted from the keys on the Papal arms. Reina de las Estrellas (Queen of the Stars) dressed in gold and white, crowned wi th a star and holds a wand topped the same Rosa Mistica (Mystical Rose) carries a bouquet of rose Reina del Santisimo Rosario (Queen of the Most Holy Rosary) displays a huge rosa ry Reina Luna (Queen Moon) she represents the moon which serves as the footstool of Mary as the Woman of the Apocalypse. Reina Candelaria (Queen of Candles) she carries a long lit candle symbolizing th e Purification of Mary Reina de la Paz (Queen of Peace) dressed in white and holds a white dove Reina de los Patriarcas (Queen of Patriarchs) bears a wooden rod Reina de las Profetas (Queen of Prophets) she holds an hourglass Reina de los Confesores (Queen of Confessors) she holds a scroll Reina de los Martires (Queen of Martyrs) she wears a crown of thorns or a pierce d heart to represent the Mater Dolorosa (Mother of Sorrows) Reina de los Apostoles (Queen of Apostles) dressed in peasant attire and carries a lamb and cane Reina de los Santos (Queen of Saints) in white garment and wears a golden wreath Reina del Cielo (Queen of Heaven) dressed in very light blue gown with a bouquet of white roses and accompanied by two little angels Reina de las Virgenes (Queen of Virgins) holds a rosary or a white lily to signi fy chastity and also escorted by two angels Reina de las Flores (Queen of Flowers) as the Queen of Flores de Mayo, she walks beneath an arch festooned with assortment of blooms and carries a huge bouquet of flowers. Reina Emperatriz (Queen Empress) another representation of St. Helena alluding t o the imperial Roman title of Agusta (Empress or Queen Mother) which her son Con stantine bestowed upon her. Reina Helena (Queen Helena) the actual personification of St. Helena and always the last biblical figure in the procession. She carries a crucifix in her arms e scorted by a young boy as Constantine who is dressed in princely raiment. https://www.behance.net/gallery/10156607/True-Santacruzan
Descendants of Melchor De Los Reyes de Ecija: Circa 4 1/2 Centuries in America (2 Centuries in Nueva España/present day México and circa 2 1/2 Centuries in Texas)