
The Holy Roman Apostolic and
Catholic Church is perhaps the one institution that has profoundly influenced the culture of the Spanish people.
The church’s influence permeates all levels of society from the working class masses to the landowners and business tycoons. One concrete example of this profound influence of the Catholic religion is in the
celebration of many fiestas. Every region and even districts and cities in Spain have a particular
religious festivity being celebrated annually to honor a particular saint.