Santos in Oaxaca's Ancient ChurchesA study of santos in 16th-century and other churches in Oaxaca, Mexico
By Claire and Richard Stracke Funded by a grant from the Rockefeller Foundation In the church of Santa
Elena de la Cruz, Xoxocotlán Angels |
Church
of Santa Elena de la Cruz, Xoxocotlán |
Xoxocotlán is a town of over sixty thousand people just three miles (5 km.) from Oaxaca city. Our tour begins with a crucifix in the narthex known locally as El Señor de la Transfiguración del Rio lo Seca. |