El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
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This disintegrating shrine was built in 1871 and has the distinction of being the only Catholic shrine dedicated to a sinner who was refused burial by the Church. As most shrines are built for martyrs and saints, this one has a different, sordid history. The story tells of a young man who had an affair with his mother-in-law. Like any respectable telenovela his father-in-law axed him to death. Soon thereafter both Juan's wife and mother-in-law committed suicide. Of course, this is all legend and folklore but it is great advertisement for the shrine. It is said to make a wish, you must light a candle at the shrine. If the candle remains burning until sunrise, your wish will be granted.
(Photo by Pham Trinity)
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History • Spiritual
El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
El Tiradito Wishing Shrine
