Whenever I mention the symbolic representation of Santa Muerte, created by author Carlos Montegro in a 1997 book, devotees express very strong opinions about its legtimacy or lack thereof.
Santa Muerte as Queen of Vampires
By Guest Contributor Mark Edwards* Santa Muerte, often revered as "Holy Death," is a powerful and mysterious figure within Mexican folk religion and the broader occult community. While she is primarily known as a personification of death and a protector of the marginalized, an intriguing dimension to her mythology portrays her as the queen of … Continue reading Santa Muerte as Queen of Vampires
Madonna and Muerteros – The Diversity of Santa Muerte Devotees
By Guest Contributor Javier Bermúdez-Prado* Ok... So, the historian/folklorist/religious studies nerd in me is about to start a potentially controversial conversation: Someone posted that Madonna is dressing as Santa Muerte on stage, and singing songs in ways that imply she is our Santísima. I don't actually know the details, and they're actually irrelevant to what … Continue reading Madonna and Muerteros – The Diversity of Santa Muerte Devotees
Holy Week Celebrations for Argentine Skeleton Saint, San La Muerte
By Luciano Martucci, independent anthropologist * On August 20th, the holy week dedicated to San La Muerte, a folk saint not recognized by the Catholic Church but venerated mainly in certain regions of Argentina, Paraguay, parts of Brazil, and Uruguay, came to a close. In recent years, devotion to San La Muerte has transcended regional … Continue reading Holy Week Celebrations for Argentine Skeleton Saint, San La Muerte
Santa Muerte Consultant for the Film “Bezelbuth”
By Guest Contributor, Doc Baroque* I had the privilege of working on Bezelbuth (2017), a supernatural horror film set against the backdrop of Mexican religious and folk traditions. The film integrated Santa Muerte and St. Jude iconography to enrich its narrative. By situating the film in Mexicali, Baja California Norte, the filmmakers underscored the cultural … Continue reading Santa Muerte Consultant for the Film “Bezelbuth”
Madre’s Manifestation – Santa Muerte Set Me Straight
Madre graced me with her presence. My jealous heart can now rest easy.
Santa Muerte: The Mexican Skeleton Saint on the rise in Italy
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
Most Holy Death 