How Santeria Brings Hope To The New Yorkers Who Need It Most

By A Mystery Man Writer

Last updated 02 Jun 2024

How Santeria Brings Hope To The New Yorkers Who Need It Most

Cuban santero Rudy Guardiola has hundreds of "godchildren" in New York and around the US. Like the religion itself, many of its followers, including young people who were drawn to Santeria over trendier forms of spirituality, are in a constant struggle to survive. At Rudy’s botanica, they find safety, healing, and hope.
Cuban santero Rudy Guardiola has hundreds of godchildren in New York and around the US. Like the religion itself, many of its followers, including young people who were drawn to Santeria over trendier forms of spirituality, are in a constant struggle to survive. At Rudy’s botanica, they find safety, healing, and hope.