Résumé : Photo date-stamped on back: December 17, 1975.
(Biographical) "The cult of Saint Lazarus is one of the most popular traditions in [Cuba]. This worship emerged of the catholic and Yoruba religions ... Lazarus is compared to Babalú Aye, an orisha Yoruba, who was invoked to heal health problems. On December 17th many believers travel from every part of the country to visit the Sanctuary of Saint Lazarus ... south [of] Havana." -- http://www.cuban-traditions.com/religions/catholic/saint_lazarus/saint_lazarus.html.
(Biographical) This procession may have been sponsored by St. Lazarus Catholic Church, 1778 NW 3 Street, Miami.
(Preferred Citation) Cite as Miami News Collection, HistoryMiami, 1995-277-3100.
Miami, Florida

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1995-277-3100
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