Sta Cruz Church in Marinduque

Marinduque has a two old church, one in Boac and one in Sta. Cruz. Some say this town was called Sta. Cruz in Marinduque because of the Holy Cross brought by Magellan in Cebu. Others believe the legend that Sta. Cruz got its name from an apparition of a cross that guided the early missionaries to a safe landing place during a thunderstorm on one of their visits in the area where they erected a wooden cross on the mountain where Sta. Cruz Church now stands. A famous Marinduque pasalubong - uraro cookies are made from arrowroot, a tuber. The municipality of Sta. Cruz, known as the “Seafood Capital of Marinduque,” celebrated its annual Seafoods Fiesta from May 1 to May 3 as thanksgiving for the abundance of its aquatic resources. It is the only fiesta in the province which lasts for three days.

Senakulo 2012 Photos in Sta Cruz Marinduque

Here are the photos of last April 6, 2012 in Sta. Cruz Marinduque during Senakulo held infront of Municipal Hall.

Prusiyon: Holyweek 2012 in Sta. Cruz Marinduque

Tatlong araw na nagdiwang ang bayan ng Sta. Cruz, led by Church and Town Government. Cruz, sa pangunguna ng Simbahan at ng Pamahalaang Bayan. This initiated a Village Night and CORONATION of Bb. Pinasimulan ito sa isang Barangay Night at Koronasyon ng Bb. Quadricenterinial that Ms. Quadricenterinial na si Bb. Celine. Celine. Marie Rey Rejano gymnasium performed on the night May l. Marie Rejano Rey na ginanap sa gymnasium noong gabing Mayo l. I made the Procession in besperas afternoon after the last Mass-Novenario in honor of the Holy Cross. Isinagawa naman ang Prusisyon noong besperas ng hapon matapos ang huling Misa-Novenario sa karangalan ng Banal na Krus.

Moriones Festival 2012 Photos in Sta. Cruz Marinduque

Sta. Cruz is a neighboring province's version of Moriones Festival. Meron din silang version nito! This year, aside from the usual tradition,  there was a “Battle of Morions”. This was conceptualized last 2011, by now Congressman Lord Allan Velasco. For costumes, participants this year have been encouraged to incorporate local materials that are commonly used or are unique to their localities. It has been noted that while many participants still use wooden masks, masks made of papier-mache are extensively used for the Battle of Morions competition.

Sta Cruz Municipal Hall in Marinduque

Santa Cruz is politically subdivided into 55 barangays . In 1957 the sitio of Kalangkang, barrio of Kasily, was converted into a barrio

Address: Municipal Hall Santa Cruz, Marinduque.

Phone: (042) 321-1971.

Website: http://www.ble.dole.gov.ph/

Road going to Sta. Cruz Marinduque

Early morning of Holy Friday (April 6, 2012) I decided to travel from Torrijos highway going Sta. Cruz to meet up some friends,it's about 30-45 minutes travel time. I take jeepney from the highway of Torrijos which cost 30 pesos. I want to witness senakulo and prusisyon during afternoon until evening. Santa Cruz is a first class municipality in the province of Marinduque,according to the 2007 census.