The Otomi have been in Mexico even before the Aztecs. They were subsistence farmers who grew corn, beans and chilis. Eventually they were conquered and marginalized by the more powerful Aztecs. They became allies and mercenaries for the Spanish conquistadors which helped them extend their territory for a time. They have a number of subgroups based on language and location. One of these is the Texcatepec Otomi.
Today most of them grow corn, beans and chili peppers, but they also grow coffee as a cash crop. Texcatepec Otomi men often work in the cities to supplement their income. Others are blacksmiths and artisans.
Traditionally the Otomi peoples worshipped the moon as the supreme god. Even today they include shamanistic practices, though they are primarily Roman Catholic.
The Texcatepec Otomi people need to put Jesus Christ first in their spiritual lives. No other spirit being can stand up to the Lord of lords.
Pray for the Lord to give the Texcatepec Otomi people an abundant harvest as a testimony of his power and goodness.
Pray for Texcatepec Otomi Christian believers to lead others towards a Christ-oriented spirituality.
Pray for disciples who will make more disciples who will make even more disciples.
Scripture Prayers for the Otomi, Texcatepec in Mexico.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Otomi, Texcatepec |
People Name in Country | Otomi, Texcatepec |
Natural Name | Texcatepec Otomi |
Pronunciation | tex-kah-teh-PEK oh-toh-MEE |
Alternate Names | Northeastern Otomi; Otomi de Tecaxtepec; Otomi, Northeastern |
Population this Country | 18,000 |
Population all Countries | 18,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 14005 |
ROP3 Code | 107430 |
ROP25 Code | 306381 |
ROP25 Name | Otomi |
Country | Mexico | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 38 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Veracruz state: Texcatepec municipality, Ayotuxtla, Texcatepec, Tzicatlán; Zontecomatlán municipality, Amajac and Hueytepec. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Mexico |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 38 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Veracruz state: Texcatepec municipality, Ayotuxtla, Texcatepec, Tzicatlán; Zontecomatlán municipality, Amajac and Hueytepec.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.60 %) |
95.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
2.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
3.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Otomi, Texcatepec (18,000 speakers) |
Language Code | otx Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Otomi, Texcatepec (18,000 speakers) |
Language Code | otx Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Otomi, Texcatepec |
Primary Language: Otomi, Texcatepec
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Photo Source | Dave Markham |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |