Santa Muerte, or “Holy Death” in Spanish, is widely regarded as the patron saint of the Day of the Dead, and of death in general.

Santa Muerte, or “Holy Death” in Spanish, is widely regarded as the patron saint of the Day of the Dead, and of death in general.  Santa Muerte is also the patron saint of people who have a hard time because they live on the edges of society.  This includes not only criminals, but also the working poor, the LGBT community, the homeless, the mentally ill, and those suffering from addiction.  In fact, Santa Muerte doesn’t reject any person from following her for any reason.  Yo