Mazatec, Soyaltepec in Mexico
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| People Name: | Mazatec, Soyaltepec |
| Country: | Mexico |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 36,000 |
| World Population: | 36,000 |
| Primary Language: | Mazatec, Soyaltepec |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 93.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.40 % |
| Scripture: | Portions |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Zapoteco |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
Soyaltepec Mazatec is a language spoken by a Mazatecan tribe in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. They live in the towns of Santa María Jacatepec and San Miguel Soyaltepec.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Soyaltepec women are noted for their embroideries that feature flowers and birds.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Almost all of the Soyaltepec Mazatec people are Roman Catholic. Like many indigenous groups in Mexico, their form of Catholicism often focuses on saints and virgins rather than the risen Christ.
What Are Their Needs?
Soyaltepec Mazatec people need to put all their faith in Jesus Christ.
Prayer Points
Pray for Soyaltepec Mazatec disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for the Lord to reveal himself in a way that will get their attention.
May they make Christ the center of their lives!
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