Cubans celebrate Saint Lazarus on his day: "Miraculous old man"

How eachDecember 17, social networks have been filled with thanks or requests fromCubans devoted to San Lazaro, the “Old Man” who is known and respected for beingGreater Orisha and deity of epidemics.

The Cuban comedian, playwright and directorAlexis Valdes He congratulated “all the sons and daughters of San Lázaro on their day” and asked “that Babalú Ayé give them health.”

Also,Eduardo Antonio, the Divo of Placetas, said that his music todayThe Tamalazo It will be dedicated to Saint Lazarus. “Happy Saint Lazarus Day to all those who celebrate it. And for those who believe in this miraculous saint,” he added.

The Cuban comedianOtto Ortiz, expressed his joy at coinciding his birthday with the day on which the calendar venerates this deity of Cuban religiosity.

For its part,Seidy The Girl He added a publication in which he remembered his grandparents with photos, who he said were faithful to San Lázaro. “Here are my two grandparents who take care of me from heaven, who were always great believers in him…hopefully, wherever they are, they feel proud of me,” he added.

The singer and composerAlfredo Rodriguez, one of Cuba's most popular and beloved artists, explained part of the meaning of the name Babalú in Afro-Cuban religion, while accompanying his prayers with an image of a purple gladiolus, representative of Saint Lazarus.

The Cuban actress and model did the same.Claudia Valdes, who told the relationship that unites her with this saint. “My thing with you is not every December 17, it is every day since I was 12 years old, long before I found out that you were my guardian angel, that was where everything had an explanation! My devotion is forever! My respect and my faith for you, forever! “My pretty old man!”

The comedianJavier Berridy He pleaded for "that the blessing of old Saint Lazarus always be with us, that he give us much health and much prosperity."

TheFacebook account of the United States Embassy in Cuba He did not want to ignore the tribute and wrote that “this is one of the most anticipated dates for Cubans who live inside and outside of Cuba.”

Devotion to Saint Lazarus in Cuba occupies second place in national scope and tradition, surpassed only by the festival in honor of theVirgin of Charity of Copper. “Old Lazarus,” as his devotees mention him with love and respect, is themost revered male saint in the country, according to different cultural and religious studies.

This December 17, although the day dawned with a drizzle, caused by an extratropical low that caused heavy rains in the western region,In the town of Santiago de Las Vegas hundreds of people walked to the place before dawn.

Also,Cuban residents in Florida celebrated masses and blessed their pets in Rincón de San Lázaro in Hialeah.