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Travel Journal— Mexico City
My Day in Mexico City: San Judas’ Feast
Every year on October 28th, hundreds of pilgrims gather at this church to honor San Judas Tadeo.
Mexico is rich in cultural and religious traditions. Exploring the city through the lens of my Mexican friends led me to varied cultural events and traditions. Something I hadn’t experienced before.
It was last year that I had the opportunity to join my friends for a special feast in honor of San Judas Tadeo on October 28th at the Templo de San Hipólito, known as the Templo de San Judas Tadeo, which lies at the corner of Alameda Central in Centro Historico.
San Judas Tadeo, affectionately referred to as San Juditas by the locals, holds a special place in Mexican culture, being revered as the patron saint of those facing difficult and desperate situations.
When I arrived, the place was packed with a throng of people, and the atmosphere buzzed with energy. Street vendors lined the area near the church, selling San Judas Tadeo figurines in all shapes and sizes. It was a lively scene.
