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Blessed Daudi Okelo
Blessed Daudi Okelo

Blessed Daudi Okelo

Also known as: David; Davide

Blessed
Post-Congregation

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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2002-10-20 by 20 October 2002 by Pope John Paul II
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