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Vivian Ogu has become an inspiration in Nigeria.
Vivian Ogu, a Nigerian girl abducted in 2009, sought to imitate St. Maria Goretti’s example and might be declared a martyr.
According to VaticanNews, on November 15, 2009, Vivian Ogu spoke about the topic of virginity at her parish, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, on Sunday morning.”
It was that very evening that she was “forcefully abducted alongside her elder sister by three armed men who robbed her parents of their valuables.”
The men went on to attempt to rape Vivian and her sister. Vivian fought against her attackers and urged her sister’s fight as well, until the sister was able to escape. Her would-be rapists eventually shot Vivian, and her body was found the next day.
Vivian was a faithful and devout Catholic from a young age. She was involved in a prayer group and actively taught other children the faith.
Ever since her death, her heroic example has been an inspiration throughout Nigeria and the “Vivian Ogu Movement” was started in 2014 in her memory.
On account of her remarkable courage and lasting impact, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria considered her case and launched her cause for canonization on September 14, 2023.
While her death could eventually be declared a type of “martyrdom,” the bishops also want to uphold her extraordinary faith at such a young age.
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Vivian Ogu, a Nigerian girl abducted in 2009, sought to imitate St. Maria Goretti’s example and might be declared a martyr.
According to VaticanNews, on November 15, 2009, Vivian Ogu spoke about the topic of virginity at her parish, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, on Sunday morning.”
It was that very evening that she was “forcefully abducted alongside her elder sister by three armed men who robbed her parents of their valuables.”
The men went on to attempt to rape Vivian and her sister. Vivian fought against her attackers and urged her sister’s fight as well, until the sister was able to escape. Her would-be rapists eventually shot Vivian, and her body was found the next day.
Vivian was a faithful and devout Catholic from a young age. She was involved in a prayer group and actively taught other children the faith.
Ever since her death, her heroic example has been an inspiration throughout Nigeria and the “Vivian Ogu Movement” was started in 2014 in her memory.
On account of her remarkable courage and lasting impact, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria considered her case and launched her cause for canonization on September 14, 2023.
While her death could eventually be declared a type of “martyrdom,” the bishops also want to uphold her extraordinary faith at such a young age.
Martyr for virtue
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14-year-old Nigerian girl could be declared a martyr
Vivian Ogu has become an inspiration in Nigeria.
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