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 El Tule: Our Lady
of the Assumption |
The Church of Holy Mary of
the Assumption, in El Tule |
El Tule is a town of about 8,000 people just a few miles from Oaxaca city. Our informant in the church was a member of a mayordomía who were setting up the church for a wedding. He did not wish to give his name. Our tour begins with Our Lady of the Assumption. |