Today is August 24 Day of San Bartolo or San Bartoloméand according to popular belief and the Catholic Church, it is believed that this day “the devil is on the loose”and the most believers recommend staying home throughout the day or do not perform dangerous activities.
According to tell the story, at 11:00 p.m. on August 23, the devil’s chains come off that they have him bound to hell. From that moment, until the next day, takes to the streets to cause accidents and mischief which can lead to fatal consequences.
This date she is chosen by Lucifersince it is the day he died after losing a race against San Bartoloméone of the 12 apostles of Jesus. That is why every August 24 goes out to avenge his death.
The story behind San Bartolo and when he won the race to the devil
Saint Bartholomew was a doctor of Jewish law., was a friend of San Felipe Apóstol. Because Bartholomew was a man “in whom was no guile”, his mind was open to the truth. She went voluntarily with Philip to see Jesus, and immediately recognized the Savior as the Son of Godaccording to the portal catholic culture.
After having received the gifts of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost, Bartholomew evangelized Asia Minorthe north west india and the Great Armenian. In the latter country, while preaching to idolaters, he was arrested and sentenced to death. He died on August 24.
‘The devil is loose’ this August 24
The reason why Lucifer decides to unleash his anger on August 24, it is for the celebration of the Day of San Bartolome, with whom he lost a race, sinking in a river. As revenge he returns like this every year to stain with its passage on the Day of the patron saint.
Popular belief tells us that This day is remembered “The race on Mount Gasñape”. Tell the story that San Bartolome he owned the Chicama valley, a rich and prosperous region. envying the flourishing society, the devil decided to challenge the apostle to a racein this the riches were bet and the valley, whoever won, would take it all.
After reaching the Gasñape hill, Lucifer showed a great advantage Y Bartholomew, seeing defeat closely, he knelt down and asked strength to God. He grew so strong that in one jump he crossed to the other side of the mighty Chicama River, landing on a rock that allowed him to continue his run. The devil trying the sameI was halfway there and sank in the river.
