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Christian feast day: Gauchito Gil (Folk Catholicism)
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Gauchito Gil
Argentine folk saint
The Gauchito Gil is a folk religious figure from Argentina. His cult is inspired by the purported historical figure of Antonio Mamerto Gil Núñez, whose existence is not reliably documented. He is currently regarded as the most prominent folk saint in Argentina, although…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Folk Catholicism
Variety of regional or ethnic expressions of Catholicism
Folk Catholicism can be broadly described as various ethnic expressions and practices of Catholicism intermingled with aspects of folk religion. Practices have varied from place to place and may at times contradict the official doctrines and practices of the Catholic Church.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)