1.
Reyna Banderada (Queen with a Banner) - a young lady dressed in a long red gown, bearing a
yellow pennant. She represents the arrival of Christianity.
2. Reyna Mora (Queen Moor) - represents Muslim Filipinos in Mindanao and large cities such as
Manila. Islam arrived in the archipelago two centuries before Christianity, and is now the
country's second-largest religion. Mary is also honoured in Islam, and her story is found in the
19th sura (chapter) of the Qur'an.
3. Reyna ng Saba (Queen of Sheba) - represents the unnamed queen who visited King Solomon,
and was overwhelmed by his wisdom, power, and riches. She carries a jewellery box. She is
associated with the Santacruzan because of her narrative in the Legenda Aurea. The work
describes her as venerating the wood of a bridge she was crossing, and later prophesying its
future role in forming part of the True Cross.
4. Reyna Judít (Queen Judith) - represents the Biblical widow Judith of Bethulia, who saved her city
from the Assyrians by slaying the cruel general Holofernes. Also known as "Infanta (Princess)
Judít", she carries Holofernes' head in one hand and a sword in the other.
5. Reyna Ester (Queen Esther) - the Jewish queen of Persia, who spared her people from death at
the hands of Haman through her timely intervention with King Xerxes. She carries a sceptre.
6. Reyna Fé (Queen Faith) - symbolises Faith, the first of the theological virtues. She carries a cross
7. Reyna Esperanza (Queen Hope) - symbolises Hope, the second theological virtue. She carries an
anchor.
8. Reyna Caridad (Queen Charity) - symbolises Charity, the third theological virtue. She carries a
red-coloured heart
9. Reyna Sentenciada (Queen Convicted) - has her hands bound by a rope, she stands for the Early
Christians, particularly virgins, who were persecuted and martyred for the faith. She is
sometimes accompanied by two Roman soldiers.
10. Reyna Abogada (Queen Advocate/Lawyer) - defender of the poor and the oppressed, she wears
a black mortarboard cap, Graduation gown, and carries a large book. Her appearance is a
representation of Mary, Help (Advocate) of Christians. In some Santacruzan processions, the
figure of the Doctora ("female doctor") also makes an appearance, which may allude to "Mary,
Health of the Sick"
11. Reyna Justícia (Queen Justice) - a personification of the "Mirror of Justice", her attributes are a
weighing scale and a sword.
12. Reyna de los Ángeles (Queen of Angels) - bears a bouquet of white flowers, and is escorted by
angels.
13. Reyna de las Estrellas (Queen of the Stars) - holds a wand topped with a star.
14. Reyna del Santísimo Rosario (Queen of the Most Holy Rosary) - she carries a large rosary.
15. Reyna Luna (Queen Moon) - she represents the moon, which serves as the footstool of Mary as
the Woman of the Apocalypse
16. Reyna Candelária (Queen of Candles) - she carries a long, lit taper, symbolising the Purification
of Mary
17. Reyna de la Paz (Queen of Peace) - holds a dove, real or otherwise.
18. Reyna de los Patriarcas (Queen of Patriarchs) - bears a wooden rod.
19. Reyna de los Profetas (Queen of Prophets) - bears an hourglass.
20. Reyna de los Confesores (Queen of Confessors) - holds a scroll.
21. Reyna de los Mártires (Queen of Martyrs) - bears the Crown of Thorns or a pierced heart,
representing the Mater Dolorosa.
22. Reyna de los Apóstoles (Queen of Apostles) - holds the palm of martyrdom.
23. Reyna de los Santos (Queen of Saints) - a golden wreath, symbolic of the crown of the saints.
24. Reyna del Cielo (Queen of Heaven) - a flower; accompanied by two little "angels"
25. Reyna de las Vírgenes (Queen of Virgins) - a rosary or a lily, the latter signifying chastity; also
escorted by two little "angels"
26. Reyna de las Vírgenes (Queen of Virgins) - a rosary or a lily, the latter signifying chastity; also
escorted by two little "angels"
27. Reyna Emperatríz (Queen Empress) - represents Saint Helena of Constantinople, particularly her
title of Augusta ('empress' or 'queen mother'), which Constantine bestowed on her in 325 AD.
Wears white with gold to symbolize royalty.
28. 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 cross or crucifix that she
carries in her arms. This considerably prestigious role is usually awarded to the most beautiful
girl or important matron in the pageant. In some communities, the identity of the woman
playing Reyna Elena is a closely-guarded secret until the Santacruzan itself. Other places are
more accommodating, allowing three Reynas Elenas in their processions.
29. Constantíno - the escort of Reyna Elena, representing her son Emperor Constantine. This role is
almost always played by a small boy in princely raiment.
