This article discusses the Bishopric of Córdoba in the region of Tucumán, Argentina, during the period from the late 18th to the early 19th centuries. The author comments on the social aspects of the religious practices in this region and describes the influence of the May Revolution, which began the war of independence in Argentina, on these practices. She also examines the relationship between the politics of the time and religion, including their influence on one another. The concept of the sacralization of politics is also explored.