In our exploration of churches here in Santiago, we have
seen many of these types altars dedicated to different patron saints. People
come and pray to these saints about a certain matter in hopes that they will
intercede for them to God. This particular altar is located in la Iglesia de
Santo Domingo and is dedicated to Teresa de los Andes. She was born in Santiago, became a nun, and
was named a saint, even though she died at the age of nineteen. This particular saint really resonated with
me because she achieved sainthood at such a young age. She is an important figure for the people of
Santiago not only because she was born here but also because she lived every
day of her short life in pursuit of God.
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