Marcelino Manuel da Graça
Marcelino Manuel da Graça | |
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Statue of Daddy Grace outside his mausoleum in New Bedford, Massachusetts. | |
| Born | January 25, 1881 or 1884 |
| Died | January 12, 1960 (aged 76 or 78) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Pine Grove Cemetery, New Bedford, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Other names | Bishop Grace, Sweet Daddy Grace |
| Occupation | Bishop |
| Known for | Founder of the United House of Prayer For All People of the Church on the Rock of the Apostolic Faith |
Marcelino Manuel da Graça (January 25, 1881 or 1884—January 12, 1960), better known as Charles Manuel "Sweet Daddy" Grace, or Daddy Grace, was the founder and first bishop of the predominantly African-American denomination, the United House of Prayer For All People. He was a contemporary of other religious leaders such as Father Divine, Noble Drew Ali, and Ernest Holmes. Many of his followers claimed miraculous acts of faith healing while attending services and others saw his ministry as a sign from God of the imminent return of Jesus Christ.