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 |
St. Thérèse of Lisieux |
Saint Therese of Lisieux: The wood, gesso, and paint are visible at a break at the hem of the robe. This is a modern saint (lived 1873-1897), yet the statue is of the same construction as the early santos studied here.
Basis for Identification: Carmelite habit, roses, crucifix. Site: Church of Santa Elena de la Cruz, Xoxocotlán. Location: In a glass case along the north wall of the nave (see note). Media and construction: Wood, gesso, paint. Size: About 2 feet (60 cm.) Comparable santos in Oaxaca: We
found none. External Links: Previous santo Introduction to Xoxocotlán Note: On this site, references to the cardinal directions always assume that the main altar is at the east end of the church, the narthex or entry area at the west end, and the two walls of the nave on the north and south. (The nave is the long central section.) Actual orientations may differ. The photo shown here is licensed under the
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