Raimundo Irineu Serra

Raimundo Irineu Serra was a Brazilian leader who founded the religious tradition known as Santo Daime in the early 20th century. This spiritual practice combines Christian teachings with indigenous Amazonian plant medicines, especially a psychoactive brew called ayahuasca. Serra established the community to promote personal and spiritual growth, emphasizing harmony, healing, and faith. His work has influenced a spiritual movement that seeks to foster moral values, community, and connection with nature through ritual ceremonies.