Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-09-29 18:33:18
The journey to WiPolo Martyrs Shrine in Paimol Sub- County, Agago District, takes about three hours on a winding and bumpy murram road from the neighbouring Gulu District to the east. But it is worth it when you finally reach your destination.
Two ‘hugging’ arches welcome you to the shrine, dedicated to martyrs Daudi Okelo and Jildo Irwa.
Designed by Architect Giuseppe Nicora, the longer arch on top represents Okelo, the older of the martyrs killed on October 18, 1918.
He was 17 when he was stabbed for preaching and spreading Christianity in the area formerly known as…
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