in réunion, the cult of saint expédit has been syncretic, with roman catholicism absorbing other beliefs from madagascar or india. expédit is a popular saint, revered by reunionnais regardless of age or religion. as the worship of expédit is officially considered taboo, people do not generally visit the altars in the open. but, the altars are widespread on the island and obviously well-tended, showing that the cult is active.