Introduction / History

Mixteco groups live in the mountains of Southern Mexico. They maintain a pre-Colombian language and culture. Their language, Mixteco, which also has several dialects such as Silacayoapan which set them apart from one another. Most also speak Spanish, the language of trade, education, and government. Their name reflects their dialect and the town they live.
A small number live in the United States, where they have migrated for work.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Mixteco culture is both hierarchical and patriarchal. Those who move from their villages maintain very strong cultural, family, and financial ties to their communities of origin. Most are oral learners and do not read or write in their own language.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The primary religion practiced by the Silacayoapan Mixtecos is a form of folk Catholicism. They revere Catholic saints, nature spirits and their ancestors, whom they believe are the guardians of Mixteco ways. They have regular fiestas to honor and revere their gods and patron saints.

What Are Their Needs?

The Silacayoapan Mixteco people need to put their trust and identity in the loving God of Creation who sent his son to make it possible for them to become part of his holy family.

Prayer Items

Pray for a "Book of Acts" type of movement to Christ among the Silacayoapan Mixtecos.
Pray God will have mercy on the Mixtecos, doing whatever it takes to place them in a position to receive him.
Ask God to give the Silacayoapan Mixtecos a record breaking harvest as a testimony of his goodness and power.
Pray for the Lord to use them as his servants among others in Mexico.
Pray for Mixteco men to turn from alcohol so they can care for their families.

Scripture Prayers for the Mixteco, Silacayoapan in United States.

References

https://www.peoplegroups.info/site/PeopleGroupHighlight/id/546/name/Mixtec%2C+Mixtepec/sort/state
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixtec_Culture