Blessed Benedict Daswa
Also known as: Tshimangadzo Samuel Benedict Daswa; Bakali
Feast Day
1-Feb
Born
16 June 1946 in Mbahe, Limpopo, South Africa as Bakali
Died
Beaten, stabbed and boiling water poured over him on 2 February 1990 in Mbahe, Limpopo, South Africa
Beatified
13 September 2015 by Pope Francis; recognition Mass at Thohoyandou Venda in Limpopo, South Africa, Cardinal Angelo Amato SDB, chief celebrant
Venerated
22 January 2015 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Benedict Daswa, also known as Tshimangadzo Samuel Benedict Daswa, was born as Bakali on June 16, 1946, in Mbahe, Limpopo, South Africa. He hailed from the Lemba tribe, a group referred to as the "Black Jews" because they followed Jewish laws and traditions.
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