Nuestra Señora de la Santa Muerte (Spanish: [ˈnwestɾa seˈɲoɾa ðe la ˈsanta ˈmweɾte]; Spanish for Our Lady of Holy Death), often shortened to Santa Muerte, is a new religious movement, …

Santa Muerte is a recent phenomenon, a modern-day folk saint: the patron saint of death. For twenty years, the veneration of this folk saint has been the fastest-growing religious movement …

Nov 4, 2017 · They call her Santa Muerte ('Holy Death' or 'Saint Death'), but she's no saint. Literally. The skeletal female figure has a growing devotion in Mexico, Central America, and …

Jun 2, 2021 · Who is Santa Muerte? This beginner's guide explains the facts about La Santa Muerte, the Saint of Death. Discover her story and common practices of her followers.

Oct 19, 2024 · Mexico's Santa Muerte, or the Saint of Death, may not be the gruesome character you think she is. Find out why so many believers pray for her blessing

Mar 29, 2019 · Conceived on the territory of present-day Mexico, Santa Muerte is merely a “folk saint” who was largely forgotten for centuries. However, within the last two decades, her figure …

Dec 1, 2023 · Santa Muerte emerged out of Spanish and Indigenous Mexican ideas about death. The Aztecs had long worshipped a death goddess called Mictecacihuatl. Maya people also …

Nov 1, 2017 · Despite a reputation as a death cult for criminals and drug traffickers, Santa Muerte has surged in popularity and taken on an increasingly prominent and polemic role in the Day of …

Jul 29, 2023 · With the name of Santa Muerte — which can be translated as “Saint Death” or “Holy Death” — the figure is considered female, not male. Alternate names include The White …

Jul 29, 2024 · Santa Muerte, often referred to as “Our Lady of the Holy Death,” is a fascinating and complex figure within Mexican folk religion. Revered by millions, Santa Muerte is depicted …