By Jimmy
The Catholic Church in Benin, Edo State has issued an edict that could lead to the beatification and canonization of the late teenager Vivian Ogu.
Recall that Ogu was shot dead on November 15, 2009, by armed men for resisting their attempts to rape her after robbing her family.
The issuance of the edict was to allow petitions for or against her activities while alive that would be further subjected to a tribunal trial. Following this, the leadership of the Catholic Church would reach a decision on whether she could become a saint.
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The Archbishop of Benin, Most Rev. Augustin Obiora Akubeze, at a special mass, said Pope Francis included the late Ogu among 25 people all over the world to begin the process of canonisation. He noted that she lived an exemplary life and died a heroic death by opting to be killed rather than being sexually defiled.
“Since her reputation for martyrdom and holiness has continued to increase since her death, and after having been formally requested to open the Cause of Beatification and Canonisation of the Servant of God, bringing it to the attention of the ecclesial community, we invite all of the faithful who can give valid testimony to come forth and contact the Archdiocesan Curia at the Chancery, No. 30, Airport Road, Benin City with their information, whether favourable or contrary to the reputation of martyrdom and holiness of the aforementioned Servant of God,” the Archbishop said.
He said members of the public should bring any “manuscripts, diaries, letters and every private writing of the Servant of God. Those who wish to keep the originals may present an authenticated copy.”
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