What is cucufate?

Cucufate is a religious figure in Portuguese and Spanish Catholicism, believed to be a martyr who was killed for his faith in the early Christian era. His origins and the exact details of his life and death are not well known, and there is debate among scholars about whether he was a real historical figure or a legendary or mythical character. Nevertheless, devotion to Cucufate has persisted for centuries, and he is venerated as a saint by many Christians in Portugal and Spain. There are numerous churches and shrines dedicated to him throughout these countries, and he is traditionally associated with the power to heal and protect people from harm.