This miracle converted Longinus to Christianity and earned the ire of his fellow centurions. The re-enactment reaches its climax when Longinus is caught and beheaded. History In Valencia, Spain there is a similar celebration called Festival de Moros y Cristianos (Moors and Christians Festival). It is almost certain that the word Moriones was derived from Moros. Another possible derivation is from the Spanish word "murió" (root verb:morir) meaning "(3rd person singular) died". The origin of the festival is traced to Mogpog and the year 1887 when Dionisio Santiago, the parish priest of said town, organized it for the first time. See also Holy Week in the Philippines External links UnOfficial Marinduque Tourism Website Youtube-Moriones Festival Youtube-Moriones Festival 2 Youtube-via crusis at Moriones 360 panoramas of Moriones Festival References Christian festivals in the Philippines Culture of Marinduque Tourist attractions in Marinduque