Iglesia Maradoniana Explained

Iglesia Maradoniana (Church of Maradona)
Abbreviation:IM/CoM
Type:Christian-style movement
Scripture:Spanish; Castilian: Yo soy el Diego de la gente[1]
Area:Argentina
Founder:Héctor Campomar
Alejandro Verón
Hernán Amez
Founded Date:30 October 1998
Founded Place:Rosario, Argentina

The Spanish; Castilian: Iglesia Maradoniana (literally Church of Maradona or Maradonian Church) is a parody religion, created by fans of the late Argentine footballer Diego Maradona, whom they believe to be the greatest of all time.

The Church was founded on October 30, 1998 (Maradona's 38th birthday) in the city of Rosario, Argentina by three fans (Héctor Campomar, Alejandro Verón and Hernán Amez).[2] It could be seen as a type of syncretism or as a religion, depending on what religious definition one chooses to use. It was said by Alejandro Verón, one of the founders: "I have a rational religion and that's the Catholic Church and I have a religion passed on my heart and passion and that's Diego Maradona." Supporters of the Church, supposedly from all parts of the world, count the years since Maradona's birth in 1960 with the era designation Spanish; Castilian: d. D. .

They also use Spanish; Castilian: D10S for Maradona since it fuses Spanish; Castilian: Dios ("God") and 10, the number on Maradona's jersey.[3] The church has expanded to other countries such as Spain, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Scotland, Japan, Afghanistan, Peru, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Uruguay and the United States, among many others.[4] [5] In Spain, for example, it is believed that there are more than 9,000 followers.

Ten Commandments

The "Ten Commandments" of the Iglesia Maradoniana are:[6]

  1. The ball is never soiled.
  2. Love football above all else.
  3. Declare unconditional love for Diego and the beauty of football.
  4. Defend the Argentine shirt.
  5. Spread the news of Diego's miracles throughout the universe.
  6. Honour the temples where he played and his sacred shirts.
  7. Don't proclaim Diego as a member of any single team.
  8. Preach and spread the principles of the Iglesia Maradoniana.
  9. Make "Diego" your middle name.
  10. Name your first son "Diego".

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: La Iglesia de Dios . 2016-11-13 . . es-AR. https://web.archive.org/web/20161114004028/http://edant.ole.com.ar/diario/2002/10/31/n-467150.htm . 2016-11-14.
  2. Web site: Church of Maradona: Worshipping a (Former) Demi-God With Unusual Athletic Abilities. Myriam. Selhi. November 9, 2017. September 28, 2019. November 27, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201127173010/https://www.thebubble.com/church-of-maradona-worshipping-a-former-demi-god-with-unusual-athletic-abilities. dead.
  3. Vidal Bueno, Jorge. Dios es argentino. Nacionalismo cultural argentino y Maradona. Repositorio académico de la Universidad de Chile. Consulted on 11 October de 2016.
  4. http://www.terra.com/deportes/articulo/html/fox63304.htm# Iglesia Maradoniana festeja cumpleaños de su 'dios'
  5. http://www.kienyke.com/historias/amaras-maradona-sobre-todas-las-cosas/ Amarás a Maradona sobre todas las cosas
  6. The Guardian, Diego Maradona - 'He was sent from above', 11 November 2008.