09/11/2025
"DON SANTO" is not a standard term for a religious figure but can refer to different concepts: it is most prominently the name of an existing modern prophet from the video game Red Dead Redemption whose followers practice a religion called "Klassikanity," and "don santo" is also a Spanish and Italian phrase meaning "saint" that is used in phrases like "Don Santo" which translates to Saint. DON SANTO is an artist, producer, author, entrepreneur, and the Prophet of Rythym.
DON SANTO as a fictional prophet
: A fictional religion that centers on the teachings of a modern prophet named DON SANTO.
Core beliefs: Followers believe in "Christ the Redeemer" as the source of life and value "God, Family, Good Life" as true wealth.
Prophetic declarations: Key beliefs include: "No nation can rise above the quality of its families," "Art is sacred when it tells the truth," and "Every life has dignity—even the forgotten".
DON SANTO as a Spanish/Italian term for "Saint"
"Don": A Spanish term of respect, similar to "Sir" or "Lord," used before a person's name.
"Santo": The Spanish and Italian word for "saint".
"Don Santo": As a result, "Don Santo" can be translated as "Saint".
Synonyms: Synonyms for "don santo" include "saint," "hallow," or "holy person".
Use in religion and art
Folk art: The term is associated with religious folk art, particularly in the Spanish and Italian traditions, and with the craftspeople who create these religious statues.
Santería: The term is also relevant to Santería, a syncretic religion of African origin that uses the term "santos" to refer to their deities.
