CANTEL, Guatemala — Continuing construction of Guatemala’s first Santa Muerte temple, complete with a 36-foot effigy of the Skeleton Saint, is fueling controversy both nationally and in the town where it’s being built. Opponents—apparently mostly Pentecostals—have escalated their protests from social media to an on-site demonstration. Guatemala has the world’s largest Pentecostal population per capita, … Continue reading Construction Continues on Controversial First Santa Muerte Temple in Guatemala
Pentecostal Protesters March Against Guatemala’s First Santa Muerte Temple
The construction of the first Santa Muerte temple along with a 36 foot tall effigy of the Skeleton Saint in Guatemala continues to cause considerable controversy both nationally and especially in the town where it’s being built. Opponents, who judging by their slogans appear to be mostly Pentecostals, have ramped up their protests from social … Continue reading Pentecostal Protesters March Against Guatemala’s First Santa Muerte Temple
Construction of the First Santa Muerte Temple in Guatemala Causes Controversy
The construction of the first Santa Muerte temple along with a 33 foot tall effigy of the Skeleton Saint in Guatemala is causing considerable controversy both nationally and especially in the town where it’s being built. There is already a temple to the Guatemalan folk saint of death, Rey San Pascual, in the town of … Continue reading Construction of the First Santa Muerte Temple in Guatemala Causes Controversy
Death Defies Devastating Blaze – Santa Muerte Statue Found Intact at Torched Salvadoran Market
On the night of March 10, 2021, a fire seared through the market of Santa Ana. The only object to be found intact amidst the rubble of the market, was a statue of Santa Muerte.
Santa Muerte in the Philippines
With new evidence from the Philippines, the Spanish origins of Santa Muerte are clearer than ever. Filipino photographer Estan Cabigas details the effigies of the Bony Lady that date back at least to the 1850s in the former Spanish colony. http://langyaw.com/2011/04/21/strange-santa-muerte-in-the-philippines/ The skeleton saint’s role in Filipino Holy Week processions appears very similar … Continue reading Santa Muerte in the Philippines
Most Holy Death 