Florida Santeria Priest Offers Teachings Over the Internet

July 25, 2005

Source: Orlando Sentinel

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orl-locsantos25072505jul25,0,1377309.story?coll=orl-news-headlines

On July 25, 2005 the Orlando Sentinel reported, "[Rigoberto] Zamora [a Santeria high priest] has been busy since his wife set up his Santeria Web site at babalaozamora.com about a year ago. Through the Web site, Zamora says, he has unveiled the faith's perceived shroud of mystery. For $40, Zamora also provides online readings and consultations. 'A couple years ago, I didn't even know how to turn on a computer,' he said. 'I still don't know much about it, but I know it has helped me connect with Santeros all over the world.' Sites such as Zamora's offer historic accounts of the Yoruba-related religion, which originated in Nigeria and boasts 100,000 followers in South Florida."