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Folk saints

Folk saints are dead people or other spiritually powerful entities (such as indigenous spirits) venerated as saints but not officially canonized. Since they are saints of the "folk", or the populus, they are also called popular saints. Like officially recognized saints, folk saints are considered intercessors with God, but many are also understood to act directly in the lives of their devotees. Frequently, their actions in life as well as in death distinguish folk saints from their canonized counterparts: official doctrine would consider many of them sinners and false idols. Their ranks are filled by folk healers, indigenous spirits, and folk heroes. Some are as likely to receive a request to curse an enemy or protect a drug runner as to heal a family member. Folk saints occur throughout the Catholic world, and they are especially popular in Latin America, where most have small followings; a few are celebrated at the national or even international level.

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Davy Crockett

17 Aug 1786 – 6 Mar 1836

Frontiersman, US Congressman, Folk Figure. Born...

San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA

Plot info: Inside front entrance, on left-hand side

Charley Parkhurst

17 Jan 1812 – 28 Dec 1879

Western Figure. Born Charlotte Darkey Parkhurst in...

Watsonville, Santa Cruz County, California, USA

Plot info: Block B, Space 20.

Diana Princess of Wales

1 Jul 1961 – 31 Aug 1997

Social Reformer and British Royalty. Born The...

Althorp, Daventry District, Northamptonshire, England

Plot info: Island on the lake Oval

Mister Rogers

20 Mar 1928 – 27 Feb 2003

Educator, Television Show Host. He hosted the...

Unity Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA

Plot info: Given Family Mausoleum

Juan Soldado

7 Sep 1914 – 17 Feb 1938

Tijuana, Tijuana Municipality, Baja California, Mexico

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