Mazatec, Soyaltepec in Mexico

Mazatec, Soyaltepec
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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
Online Audio NT: 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 MarĂ­a 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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