Mission
Patron San Honesto is the patron saint against corruption, bribes and defender of truthfulness.Mission To make a positive change in the world we have to start with ourselves. San Honesto's mirror face reflects the image of the person praying to him. Citizens of the world can give San Honesto as a gift to corrupt individuals to awaken a change in consciousness and improve their behavior. If you believe people make miracles happen, start praying to San Honesto for a more honest planet.
Observance Day December 9, International Anticorruption Day
Vehicle The Maguey (cactus)
CandleSilver color, honesty smell
SymbolismMirror: San Honesto's face is a mirror because to end with corruption, lies and dishonesty we have to face ourselves and start the change within. The mirror symbolizes the power we have to change our reality and make miracles happen.
Agave: The agave is a succulent plant of Mexican origin. The Aztecs called it metl or mexcalmetl, hence the name of Mezcal. San Honesto is standing in the heart of Mayahuel, Aztec goddess of the agave, a symbol of earth and fertility. The other meaning of San Honesto standing on the agave, is his fearlessness of the jagged and sharp spines of the agave, symbol of corruption.
The maguey to the right of San Honesto, symbolizes the Aztec roots of ancient Mexico. While the olive tree on the left, symbolizes the Spanish roots of the conquest. Contemporary Mexico is a mixture of the olive tree and the agave, a mixture of Aztec and Spanish descents.
Olive: The olive tree is a typical species of the Iberian Peninsula and a universal symbol of peace. Because of this, San Honesto has an olive branch in his hat, as well as a leafy olive tree on his left.
Bowl of water: San Honesto is holding a bowl of clear water. Legend says that San Honesto placed the bowl of water between his hands and taught the people by saying: "You can find the answer to all your problems here, in your reflection." The bowl of water served as a mirror for the prediction of honesty. Today, people fill the bowl of San Honest's statue with clear water or artisanal mezcal as an offering.
Attire: San Honesto is dressed in a typical cloth attire, straw hat with an olive branch, a belt, sandals and a beautiful shawl threaded with a reflection mandala.
Reflection Mandala: Mandala means circle in Sanskrit; from the spiritual viewpoint, it symbolizes an energetic circle of balance and purification that helps transform the environment and the mind. Mandalas originated in India and spread to Eastern cultures, the American Indians of the United States and the Aborigines of Australia. In the Western culture, Carl G. Jung, used them in therapy for the search of individuality in human beings.
Volcanoes: The background of San Honesto’s portrait is composed of two volcanoes symbolizing Mexico City, the Popocatepetl and the Iztaccihuatl. Popocatepetl, an active volcano, in the Nahuatl dialect means smoking mountain; while Iztaccihuatl, an extinct volcano, means white woman in the Nahuatl dialect.
