Enrique Hernandez Garcia has posted some spectacular pictures from the 6th anniversary celebration held at the Santa Muerte Temple in Tultitlan. The celebration included over 500 pilgrims, celebratory dancers , mariachis, abudent food, six couples married , ten children baptized and prayers for a prosperous, protected and healthy new year. The Santa Muerte Temple in Tultitlan was founded … Continue reading Sixth Anniversary of the Santa Muerte Temple in Tultitlan (Sexto Aniversario de Templo de Santa Muerte Tultitlan)
Holiday Greetings from Santisima Muerte Poza Rica
Hola amigos! Santisima Muerte Poza Rica les desean a cada uno de ustedes y su familia, muy felize nochebuena, que la pasen de lo mejor y que todos sus anhelos se realichen, que tengan mucha felicidad y exito en todos sus proyectos de trabajo, personal, mucha salud para todos, dios y nuestra madre santisima los … Continue reading Holiday Greetings from Santisima Muerte Poza Rica
Office of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston condemns Santa Muerte
In a special segment on the Spanish language program called Atrevete Mexico (Be Bold Mexico,) on Radio Maria - Houston, Adrian Alberto Herrera, Director of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, discussed Santa Muerte, and the Catholic Church's concerns regarding the fast growing devotional tradition which surrounds her.
Dr. R. Andrew Chesnut featured on Expanding Mind
Hosts Erik Davis and Maja D'Aoust recently invited Andrew Chesnut to discuss the rising growth of Santa Muerte's devotional tradition on the Expanding Minds podcast. The wide ranging discussion covers the tradition in depth and touches on a number of interesting points: From the show's synopsis: "The cult of death, narco spirituality, and Mexico’s increasingly … Continue reading Dr. R. Andrew Chesnut featured on Expanding Mind
The Scythe That Divides – Thoughts on Santa Muerte and mainstream media bias
In researching Santa Muerte, and being in almost daily contact with leading Santa Muertistas such as Enriqueta Vargas and Martin George through the auspices of digital media, it never ceases to surprise me when I see the strange biases that crop up in mainstream media stories surrounding the tradition. While it would be understandable to … Continue reading The Scythe That Divides – Thoughts on Santa Muerte and mainstream media bias
Santa Muerte: la santa que no discrimina
Entrevista con el autor, Andrew Chesnut, realizado por el periodista mexicano José de Jesús Pacheco Vela (@peach_melba) Hace ocho años, el historiador nortea-mericano Andrew Chesnut caminaba por los rumbos de Mixcoac en una de sus visitas al DF cuando encontró, en un puesto de revistas, una imagen esquelética femenina en una portada: era la Santa … Continue reading Santa Muerte: la santa que no discrimina
Most Holy Death 