THE SYNCED SAINT: Yoruba, The Saints & The Truth Behind Syncretism

by PreciouzEyezRealEyez Podcast

In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most misunderstood parts of Caribbean and Afro-Latinx spirituality — how our ancestors hid their gods inside Catholic saints to survive slavery, colonization, and forced conversion.

We’re talking about the real story behind:

✨ Belie Belcan (Saint Michael)

✨ Yemayá + the Virgin Mary

✨ Oshún + La Caridad

✨ Legba + St. Anthony / Niño de Atocha

✨ Erzulie + Mater Dolorosa

✨ Ogún + St. Peter / St. George

✨ Santa Marta La Dominadora

✨ Taino, Gypsy, African & Spanish folk blending

I break down how these spirits were NEVER demons…

how their energy was always protective…

and how religion twisted our understanding of our OWN ancestral magic.

This episode clears up:

• The fear

• The misconceptions

• The old testimonies

• The confusion between “saints” and “witchcraft”

• How colonizers demonized African deities

• How our intuition recognized the truth even when religion didn’t

This is the wake-up call for anyone who grew up in Christianity but always felt a deeper pull — to your roots, your ancestors, and your own spiritual gifts.

This is not about worship.

This is not about fear.

This is about history, survival, identity, and reclamation.

If you ever feared African spirituality because of religion, this episode will set your spirit free.