by Luciano Martucci, independent anthropologist * The new religious movement of Santa Muerte, an ancient tradition with deep Mexican roots, is slowly but steadily taking root in the fertile soil of the Italian religious landscape. This rapidly expanding religious movement is the result of an intricate interplay of cultural, social, and spiritual influences that have … Continue reading Santa Muerte: The Mexican Skeleton Saint on the rise in Italy
Hearts on Fire in the Garden of Lady Death
On the old pilgrimage route lay the small town of St. Mary’s Temple, once it had great importance, as many on pilgrimage would stop here to sleep, eat, go to Mass and they brought lot’s of business with them, but through the years their numbers dwindled, and since the government laid a highway, hardly any … Continue reading Hearts on Fire in the Garden of Lady Death
Sister Death – The Case For Santa Muerte as Part of Christian Theology
The Roman Catholic Church declares that those who are devoted to Santa Muerte cannot be followers of Jesus, as He conquered death on the cross, which factually is not correct. Jesus died on the cross fully experiencing the mortality we humans know and embraced our Bony Mother when He left his mortal coil. There was … Continue reading Sister Death – The Case For Santa Muerte as Part of Christian Theology
Thanking Santa Muerte for Sparing My Welsh Workplace from Covid with a Pilgrimage to Mexico
By guest contributor Soror Brigantia* It was 2020 and I was working as a key worker in a residential social care establishment as covid began to rage through houses in multiple occupations. It was difficult supporting residents and staff through such a trying and uncertain time, hoping each day when I left the house for … Continue reading Thanking Santa Muerte for Sparing My Welsh Workplace from Covid with a Pilgrimage to Mexico
“The two Saints: A journey to the Fascinating World of Santa Muerte and San La Muerte”
By Luciano Martucci, independent anthropologist The unprecedented ethnographic exposition in Bologna, which revealed the synergy between two unique religious expressions in Latin America, has sparked growing interest among Europeans. The exhibition "The Two Saints," was the first of its kind in Europe, offering unique perspectives on Santa Muerte and San La Muerte in a singular … Continue reading “The two Saints: A journey to the Fascinating World of Santa Muerte and San La Muerte”
Devoted to Death in the Deep South
Suddenly, a skeletal figure in a glowing white robe appeared as if she had just stepped through the wall, and then glided over to me. She sat down beside me, and as she did...
Lady Death in Paris – The Santa Muerte Chapel in the City of Lights
Death has accompanied me since my childhood. I have always collected skull symbols, had a skeleton puppet named Belphegor at the age of 8, and wanted to live in the Paris Catacombs.
The 9 Lives of a 9/11 Survivor and Santa Muerte Tarot Trailblazer
Somewhere around this time I began telling folks, “Some people flirt with death. I’ve dated her, French kissed her, she keeps tossing me back.”
Santa Sangre – Santa Muerte and Blood Sacrifice
Death deities also love it as you are spilling the elixir of life in their honor, and it lessens the barrier between them and the world of the living.
Bajo el manto de la Santa Muerte: La intrigante conexión entre el culto y el narcotráfico.
de Luciano Martucci* El culto a la Santa Muerte es un fenómeno religioso que ha ganado popularidad en algunas regiones de México y otras partes del mundo. Esta figura, representada como un esqueleto femenino envuelto en un manto, está asociada con una variedad de creencias, incluyendo la protección, la curación y la ayuda en asuntos … Continue reading Bajo el manto de la Santa Muerte: La intrigante conexión entre el culto y el narcotráfico.
Most Holy Death 