San Fulano made himself known to a group of friends gathered in Punta Negra on the night of January 24, 2011. The group had gathered to enjoy a meal and the views of Punta Negra when low and behold, San Fulano revealed himself to two members of the group, Laca and Kurlie. Since that time, others have come forward to share their stories and devotion.
Make no mistake, San Fulano is a real saint. Some scholars would call this syncretization, and there is a strong body of scholarship that traces the folk saints in Latin America. When the Spanish conquest took place, local deities often merged with Catholic saints and the result was powerful. Perhaps the best example is with include Our Lady of Guadalupe. When Juan Diego revealed his cloak, the image was one of a miracle, or so noted the Pope at that time. I think it was Clement...
Today you can find all sorts of folk saints. Here in Lima, Sarita Colonia is powerful and El Senor de los Milagros has a large following. Other folk saints include San Muerte of Argentina and the child Jesus sightings in the highlands of Peru and Bolivia.
A readings list is included in this blog should you want to familiarize yourself with the culture and tradition of folk saints in Latin America and Peru.
guiame, San Fulano
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