Saint Martin De Porres 12"

The image of Saint Martin de Porres (or Porras) in the Yoruba religion or Santería, although he is a Catholic saint, is often associated with healing, humility, and protection, being revered for his mixed-race origin and his charitable work. Frequently, his figure with the broom symbolizes the cleansing of negative energies and service, connecting with the need for harmony and healing in the lives of the devotees. 

• Syncretism and Racial Harmony: Being the first mixed-race saint of the Americas (son of an African mother and a Spanish father), Martin de Porres represents the union of races and the fight against discrimination, being a symbol of racial harmony.
• "The Saint of the Broom": His representation with a broom is no coincidence; it symbolizes humility, service, and spiritual "cleansing," removing the dirt of the world and bad energies, a concept that resonates with the cleansing rituals in Santería.
• Patron of the Undeserving: He is invoked for the protection of the poor, the sick, and those marginalized, reflecting his life dedicated to healing and helping without distinction.