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Church of San Pedro Apóstol, syncretism with Oggún

Church of San Pedro Apóstol

Syncretism is synonymous with Cubanness and is present in most spheres of this Caribbean island. Thus, we see everywhere, the symbols of an Afro-Cuban culture full of centuries-old traditions.

And speaking of symbols, we cannot fail to recognize that most of the sanctuaries, temples and churches dedicated to the figures of the Catholic Church in CubaThey are also sites for worshiping the deities of the Yoruba religion, in an intense mix that makes Cuban culture unique in its roots.

An example is the Church of San Pedro Apóstol, who is syncretized in the Yoruba religion with Oggun, the warrior Orisha who represents strength, work and rough and initial strength.

This process is part of the transculturation that began in colonial times, in which each Yoruba deity was syncretized with a Catholic saint.

Well Cuban religious work

La Church of San Pedro Apóstol It is located on the bank of the Yumurí, and all those who visit it praise the majesty of its construction and classify it as one of the most beautiful examples of religious architecture in Matanzas.

The temple in which San Pedro Apóstol is worshiped, is neoclassical in style and is considered the most beautiful and important temple of the XNUMXth century on the Greater Island of the Antilles.

As a curious detail, its main façade points towards the founding site of the city of Matanzas.

Today the Church of San Pedro Apóstol It receives the category of National Monument, granted by the National Heritage Commission and is visited daily by numerous devotees who thank the deity and pray for his health and that of their loved ones.

Matanzas religious symbol

The sanctuary was inaugurated on May 15, 1870, and was a project executed by Daniel Dall'aglio, Italian builder and decorator.

In the 2000s it underwent remodeling work that earned it the 2009 National Restoration Prize. Every day it receives multiple visits from Cuban devotees.

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