| Orisha |
Saint |
Description |
| Olofi |
Christ |
One of the three aspects of Olodumare(God) |
| Obatala |
Virgin of Mercy |
Father of the orisha, guardian of tradition; gives peace and tranquility |
| Shango |
Barbara |
God of thunder, lighting, and fire; the wrath of Olodumare; rules passions |
| Oya |
Virgin of la Candelaria |
Guardian of the cemetery, justice, and hurricanes; Concerned with death and the business world |
| Oshun |
Virgin of Caridad |
Del cobre
Patroness of love, money, and yellow metals; rules sex and marriage
|
| Yemaya |
Virgin of Regla |
Mother of the saints/orishas, goddess of the sea and mother of the world; rules maternity |
| Eleggua |
Holy Child of Atoche |
Messenger for all the orisha, keeper of doors and crossroad; rules communication, chance, and hazard |
| Babaluaiye |
Lazaurus |
Patron of the sick, father of the world because of his power over illness |
| Ogun |
Peter |
God of iron, warfare, and sacrifice; rules Employment |
| Ibeji |
Cosma and Damian |
Twin deities; bring good fortune and protection against sorcery |
| Orunmila |
Francis of Assisi |
Owner of Ifa divination, guardian of the Knowledge of past and future |
