Blessed Daudi Okelo
Also known as: David; Davide
Feast Day
18-Sep
Born
C.1902 in Payira, Kitgum, Ugandan, Acholi tribe
Died
Speared and knifed to death on 18 October 1918 in Palamuku, Uganda; the place of his death has been called Wi-Polo (In Heaven)
Beatified
20 October 2002 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
23 April 2002 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Daudi Okelo, also known as David or Davide, was born around 1902 in Payira, Kitgum, Uganda, to the Acholi tribe. At the age of fifteen, he converted to Catholicism, embracing his faith wholeheartedly. Inspired by his deep commitment to Christ, Daudi became a catechist, working alongside another future martyr, Blessed Jildo Irwa.
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