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 Saint Death was the patron saint of Gaucho Gil so people here will also pray to Saint Death as well as Gaucho Gil petitioning for a non-violent death. Saint Death is seen more in Sáenz Peña area. Word for death = Muerta |
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On this Saturday, a Catholic worship service was being held in the local elementary school. These people are removing the icon from its locked house outside to bring it inside for the worship. It is acceptable to use public schools for places of worship. |
This large statue of the Virgin of Mercedes can be seen near the road leading to the city of Mercedes. |
 Small shrines are set-up along the roadsides to honor a favorite saint. A notable shrine is this one seen traveling to Saénz Peña. La Correa Difunta died of thirst in the desert while nursing a baby. As the story circulated, she began to be adored as a saint. It is important to bring offerings to her in the form of bottles of water. It is taboo to remove the offerings. |
Plaster statues of religious icons are available for purchase in the towns of Northern Argentina as well as at the major shrines. |
