19/07/2026
Brief history of Faole Adobo (c. 1890β1957), a pioneering Koiari Seventh-day Adventist leader, established a church and mission presence in Enivilogo village, Papua New Guinea, during the late 1930s. He became a significant community figure who protected Australian soldiers during World War II, with the Boui chapel in Enivilogo named in his honor.
Key History of Faole Adobo in Enivilogo
β’ Establishment: By 1939, after returning to the Efogi district, Faole began establishing missionary outstations along the mountain tracks. He established a church at Enivilogo, spreading the gospel in the region.
β’ Wartime Leadership (1942): While at Enivilogo, a Japanese plane bombed the village, forcing villagers and Faole into hiding. During this time, his daughter, Beghoi, tended to wounded Australian soldiers.
Courageous Leadership: Faole led a group of wounded Allied soldiers to safety along treacherous, lesser-known trails, emerging at the Brown River to assist the Allies.
Legacy: Known as "Tau Buruka" (Old Man) later in life, Faole is recognized for his role as a pioneer missionary and mentor, with the chapel at Enivilogo being a testament to his impact.
He passed away in 1957, leaving a legacy of religious devotion and historical bravery on the Kokoda Track.