Reyna Elena, Queen Helena, as founder of the True Cross, is crowned at the culmination of Flores de Mayo, Barangay Ilaures, Bugasong, Visayas, Philippines, 2015. After the Santacruzan, a dance party for the youth and children of the barangay goes deep into the night.

Reina Elena (Queen Helena) – She represents Saint Helena herself, and holds a cross or crucifix to symbolise the True Cross of Jesus. This considerably prestigious role is often awarded to the most beautiful girl or most important matron of the pageant.

May 18, 2013 · The Reyna Elena last year was Renee Nathalie Janolo. She crowned me this year as the 2013 Reyna Elena. It felt amazing to be part of the Santacruzan yet again! I never expected to be Reyna Elena and for me it was such an honor!

Aug 30, 2015 · Reyna Elena (Queen Helena) - always the last member of the procession, she represents Saint Helena herself, whose Invention of the True Cross is symbolized by a small cross or crucifix that she carries in her arms.

Jan 8, 2025 · The Reyna Elena is a key figure in the Santacruzan festival. She represents Queen Helena and the discovery of the True Cross. She is chosen for her beauty, grace, and cultural importance.

One famous story among the devotees and the locals of Sta. Elena is the story of the ‘pangungumbida’ of Sta. Elena herself. According to the report, a beautiful lady goes around the town weeks before the fiesta, saying, “Kinukumbida ko kayo.”

The festival is a Catholic event held in the Philippines for the whole month of May in honor of the Virgin Mary. It culminates in a religious-historical-cultural procession/parade and pageant called Santacruzan… where the winning beauty is crowned Reyna Elena.

Jun 4, 2019 · Walking towards the altar, each Sagala offered flowers to Mary, the blessed Mother of God who was crowned by Reyna Elena after the flower offering.

Jun 7, 2018 · Three crowned beauty queens represented the major Reynas of this year’s Santacruzan. Miss Teen Iloilo Patricia Beerda served as Reyna De Las Flores carrying a bouquet of flowers and clad in JunG Candelario’s gold gown, beaded with embossed vector design and detailed flowers.

Dec 19, 2021 · These sagalas, dressed in beautiful gowns and adorned with flowers, parade through the streets accompanied by their chosen escorts. The procession is led by the “Reyna Elena” (Queen Helena), who represents St. Helena herself, often accompanied by a young boy representing Constantine.