The topic and aim of this paper is to have a closer look at different aspects of the so-called "popular canonization", especially in Argentina. First of all there will be a delineation between official canonization and the concept of popular "canonization". The focus will then be on the dynamism of this type of veneration in Argentina, i.e. its expansion from rural areas to profane urban spaces. The selected examples of folk saints will be Gauchito Gil and San La Muerte, which are both figures, whose popularity was continuously increasing over the past decades. Additionally, the situation in Europe will be taken into consideration to demonstrate if popular "canonization" is also expanding throughout this continent.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Delineation of concepts
- Official canonization
- Canonization by the Catholic Church
- Orthodox practices
- Popular 'canonization'
- Origin and development
- Devotional practices
- Relationship with the Catholic Church
- Official canonization
- Gauchito Gil and San La Muerte - Argentina and the expansion of its folk saints
- Gauchito Gil
- Origins
- The Cult of Gauchito Gil
- San La Muerte
- Origins
- The Cult of San La Muerte
- From rural areas to profane urban space
- The presence of popular saints in urban space
- Motives for the dynamism of popular 'canonization'
- Gauchito Gil
- Popular 'canonization' in Europe?
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the concept of popular 'canonization', particularly its dynamism in Argentina, focusing on its expansion from rural areas into urban spaces. The study will also investigate if this phenomenon is expanding throughout Europe.
- The distinction between official canonization and popular 'canonization'
- The development and practices of popular 'canonization'
- The role of folk saints, such as Gauchito Gil and San La Muerte, in Argentine society
- The expansion of popular 'canonization' into urban spaces
- The potential presence of popular 'canonization' in Europe
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: The paper introduces the concept of 'popular canonization' and its significance in the context of religious practices, particularly in Latin America. It highlights the distinction between official canonization and the veneration of folk saints by the people.
- Delineation of concepts: This chapter delves into the differences between official canonization, as practiced by the Catholic Church and Orthodox churches, and popular 'canonization'. It examines the complex process of official canonization, highlighting its requirements and the role of the Church in bestowing sainthood.
- Gauchito Gil and San La Muerte - Argentina and the expansion of its folk saints: This chapter focuses on two prominent folk saints in Argentina, Gauchito Gil and San La Muerte. It explores their origins, the development of their cults, and their presence in both rural and urban areas. The chapter also examines the motives behind the dynamism of popular 'canonization' in Argentina.
- Popular 'canonization' in Europe?: This chapter explores the possibility of popular 'canonization' existing in Europe, considering the cultural and religious landscape of the continent.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The paper examines the concept of 'popular canonization', focusing on its presence in Argentina and the dynamics of its expansion into urban spaces. Key terms include folk saints, Gauchito Gil, San La Muerte, religious practices, official canonization, and the comparison of practices across religious denominations.
- Quote paper
- Carina Minnerup (Author), 2016, The Representation of Popular "Canonization" in the Discourse of Contemporary Urban Space, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/367616