Martyr · June 3
St. Achilleus Kewanuka
Achilleus Kiwanuka, also known as Achileo Kiwanuka or Achilles Kiwanuka or Achiles Kiwanuka, was a Ugandan Catholic martyr revered as a saint in the Catholic Church.
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Saints from Uganda
Read the full stories of 5 saints whose birth or early family origins are associated with present-day Uganda.
Showing 1–5 of 5. Read each story’s origin note for traditional or disputed accounts.
Martyr · 3 June
St. Adolphus Ludigo-Mukasa
Adolphus Ludigo-Mukasa, also known as Adolofu Mukasa Ludigo, Adolf Mukasa Ludigo was a Ugandan Catholic martyr killed for his faith.
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Martyr · 3 June
St. Charles Lwanga
Charles Lwanga was a Ugandan convert to the Catholic Church who was martyred with his companions and is revered as a saint by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.
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Martyr · 3 June
St. Joseph Mukasa Balikuddembe
Joseph Mukasa Balikuddembe was a Ugandan Catholic martyr and the majordomo at the court of Mwanga II of Buganda, recognized as a saint by the Catholic Church.
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Martyr · June 3
St. Kizito
Saint Kizito also known as Kizito Omuto, was one of the Martyrs of Uganda and the youngest martyr slain by the King Mwanga II of Buganda.
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