At 3 a.m. on July 31st, 2008 unknown assailants sprayed Jonathan Legaria Vargas' car with over 150 bullets, killing him instantly but sparing his two passengers. Known as both "Padrino (Godfather) Endoque' and "Comandante Pantera," Vargas was a charismatically outspoken leader in the growing public devotional tradition surrounding Santa Muerte. With the creation of a … Continue reading San Padrino Endoque – The first saint of Santa Muerte
The adoration of death (Die anbetung des todes) by Andreas Robertz
Click Here for the original German language article from Andreas Robertz on the Deutzlandfunk website. This repost is an edited version of the Google translation. The piece is also available as a German language podcast - To listen Click Here. Death has always played an unusually prominent role in the everyday life of Mexico. When Santa … Continue reading The adoration of death (Die anbetung des todes) by Andreas Robertz
Madrina Vargas, líder del Templo de Santa Muerte en Tultitlán, habla sobre la destrucción de la capilla en Matamoros
El culto a la Santa Muerte cada vez cobra mas auge, así que debemos prepararnos para vencer las dudas, los mitos, los miedos, los temores. Ojalá y mis hermanos de Matamoros vuelvan a levantar su altar y personalmente acudiré a bendecirlo y a dar la oración, desde luego si ellos me lo permiten. La desinformación … Continue reading Madrina Vargas, líder del Templo de Santa Muerte en Tultitlán, habla sobre la destrucción de la capilla en Matamoros
Sixth Anniversary of the Santa Muerte Temple in Tultitlan (Sexto Aniversario de Templo de Santa Muerte Tultitlan)
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)
Leader of the Templo de la Santa Muerte de Tultitlán Assaulted
As a way to coordinate outside of official and orthodox channels, Santa Muerte has become a central social driver for many living in northern Mexico. Her altars, shrines and chapels have become meeting places where core community issues can be worked out and a tentative neutrality can be reached between otherwise contentious groups and individuals. Rising, … Continue reading Leader of the Templo de la Santa Muerte de Tultitlán Assaulted
A Mother’s Love and a Soldier’s Devotion – Santisima Muerte in Perspective
(Originally published at ModernMythology.Net) When you stare into the empty eyes of La Nina Blanca do you feel the resonant warmth of a mother's love? It's there, if you look deep enough, at least for those who pay her true devotion. Even those coming from a more objective distance can't help but notice the prevalence … Continue reading A Mother’s Love and a Soldier’s Devotion – Santisima Muerte in Perspective
Most Holy Death 