Antique, March 28 -- The Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) or the Philippine Independent Church Cathedral in the Municipality of Sibalom features mostly female saints in their religious procession this Lent in recognition of their strong commitment to the ministry.

"If we observe during the procession, there are more women images than men because women followed Jesus up to the foot of the cross," said Bishop Leon Estrella on Thursday.

He said women witnessed Jesus perform miracles. They were around when He was crucified and spread the good news of His resurrection.

Jesus also paid attention to women, the sick, and the poor to give them hope and preach the good news of salvation.

"The coming out of the images is not for the sake of ...