Saint Jerome Patronal Celebration (Fèt pawonal Saint Jerome)

Absolu Jean Daudet

Saint Jerome Patronal Celebration (Fèt pawonal Saint Jerome)

Absolu Jean Dodet

Haiti Friends Collection

This vibrant traditional celebration of Saint Jerome's Day in Petite-Rivière de l'Artibonite showcases the unique cultural fusion that characterizes Haitian spiritual practices. In Haitian Vodou, Saint Jerome is a representation of Ogou Balendyo, a powerful lwa (spirit) in the Vodou pantheon. This celebration vividly demonstrates the syncretic nature of Haitian spirituality, where Catholic saints and Vodou lwa coexist and often intertwine.