Cuban santera criticizes the high prices of becoming a saint in the USA: "It's an abuse, learn what humility is."

A young Cuban woman, a practitioner of santería, has sparked a debate on social media after sharing a video on her TikTok @yansa_teresa_ where she criticizes the high prices that some santeros charge in the United States for performing religious ceremonies.

In her post, the woman described these practices as an "abuse" and emphasized that, despite the rising costs, the values of santería should remain rooted in humility and accessibility.

In the video, the young woman explained that, although she lives in the United States, the ceremonies she conducts take place in Cuba, where costs are significantly lower.

“The saints that I make, I don't make them here in the United States, I make them in Cuba. But while many people charge 10 thousand dollars, I don't even come close to that price,” he stated.

According to the santera, the charging of exorbitant prices contradicts the basic principle of santería, which should be a practice guided by humility and service.

The young woman also took the opportunity to send a direct message to other santeros operating in the United States: “Learn that the saint is humility and that it is achieved with the bare minimum. It is true that costs have risen, but not to the prices being charged.”

Her words have resonated among followers and practitioners, sparking a debate about how Santería, a practice with deep spiritual and cultural roots, might be affected by excessive commercialization.

The video has generated a variety of opinions on TikTok. Some users applauded its stance, calling it a necessary reminder of the essential values of santería.

"Absolutely right, spirituality should not be a business", commented a follower. However, others pointed out that the high costs also reflect the increasing prices of materials and the logistics required to carry out the ceremonies in the United States.

The publication highlights the growing debate among practitioners of Santería regarding how to balance spirituality with economic realities, especially for those living in the Cuban diaspora.

While some argue that high prices are a necessity in the American context, others, like this young woman, advocate for preserving the principles of humility and accessibility that are fundamental to religion.

This type of reflection remains relevant in a community that strives to keep its culture and spirituality alive in an environment where economic costs and dynamics can distort its essence.

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