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Blessed Daudi Okelo
Blessed Daudi Okelo

Blessed Jildo Irwa

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

18-Sep

Born

C.1906 in Bar Kitoba, Kitgum, Uganda, Acholi tribe

Died

Speared and knifed to death on 18 October 1918 in Paimol, Kitgum, 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 Jildo Irwa, a young witness to the Gospel in East Africa, is remembered for his steadfast faith and ultimate sacrifice. Born into an unknown locality, he experienced a profound conversion to Christianity around the age of eleven, marking the beginning of his dedicated service. He joined the catechetical work of the Blessed Daudi Okelo

Cause for Canonization

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