St Rocco & Sto. Nino de Atocha

[Maryjane Dunn]

Sorry I don't have an answer, but as long as we're searching and asking
questions...
You may also look for info about the Santo Nino de Atocha. In spite of his
name (Atocha--like the bus/Metro? station) I don't really recall having seen
his image ever in Spain. He is quite popular in the U.S. southwest, however.
When I lived in Espanola New Mexico, I ran across several people who would
say that he had visited them/their property. He's a bit like a naughty
child, running around, leaving his tiny footprints and or shoes where he
visits. He generally is portrayed seated in a throne-like chair that is too
big for him, with a large pilgrim's hat, the cape with shells, and the staff
with a gourd attached.

I've toyed with doing a scholarly paper/investigation about him for years,
but have never gotten around to it.

Maryjane

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Road to Santiago Pilgrimage [mailto:GOCAMINOapete.uri.edu]On
> Behalf Of Rosina Lila
> Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 8:22 AM
> To: GOCAMINOapete.uri.edu
> Subject: St Rocco
>
>
> Does any of you, computer wizards, have an internet address for
> the history
> of the saints, or something like that?
> I am still trying to find out if St. Rocco made the pilgrimage to
> Santiago.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rosina
>