Blessed Benedict Daswa
Also known as: Tshimangadzo Samuel Benedict Daswa; Bakali
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
February 1
Born
June 16, 1946
Died
February 1, 2
Beatified
13 September 2015 by Pope Francis
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.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified2015-09-13 by 13 September 2015 by Pope Francis; recognition Mass at Thohoyandou Venda in Limpopo, South Africa, Cardinal Angelo Amato SDB, chief celebrant
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