Santos in Oaxaca's Ancient Churches
A study of santos in 16th-century and other churches in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Claire and Richard Stracke. Funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation.
Santos in Oaxaca's Ancient ChurchesA study of santos in 16th-century and other churches in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Claire and Richard Stracke. Funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation. |
San Pablo Mitla |
| On the day of our visit, the church was being decorated by lay women known as Senadoras in the Hermandad de la Virgen del Carmen. The senadoras were wearing uniforms similar to the habits of Franciscans. Our tour begins with a Palm Sunday Christ. |