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Afro-Brazilian and catholic religious syncretism, Saint George celebration in Quintino, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Saint George, born in Lydda, Palestine, was a soldier in the Roman army and was later venerated as a Christian martyr - he is revered in many cults of african-Brazilian religions.
A F Rodrigues / BrazilPhotos 23 Apr 2022 6144x4081 / 8.8MB
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