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View of the temple.Adoration of San Simon in San Andres Itzapa.. Brother Brother Simon, named Maximon, is worshipped by a Maya minority who call themselves followers of Judas. Female Priests perform vodoo-like rituals. The central object is a lifesize statue of Maximon, who is dressed in Armani suits, 'drinks'expensive cognac and smokes Havana cigers, all provided by the worshippers. There are slight Roman Catholic elements.

View of the temple.Adoration of San Simon in San Andres Itzapa.. Brother Brother Simon, named Maximon, is worshipped by a Maya minority who call themselves followers of Judas. Female Priests perform vodoo-like rituals. The central object is a lifesize statue of Maximon, who is dressed in Armani suits, 'drinks'expensive cognac and smokes Havana cigers, all provided by the worshippers. There are slight Roman Catholic elements.