Ambrosio Kibuuka

Ambrosio Kibuuka (1868 – June 3, 1886)[2] was a Ugandan Catholic martyr killed for his faith. He was born in Buganda. He was one of many Christians put to death by King Mwanga II between 1885 and 1887. His day of martyrdom was June 3, when he was burned alive, and when he is remembered as one of the Martyrs of Uganda's feast day.

Saint Ambrosio Kibuuka
Ambrosio Kibuuka and his companions
Martyr
Born1868
Buganda, Uganda
DiedJune 3, 1886
Namugongo, Uganda
Venerated inCatholic Church
Beatified1920 by Pope Benedict XV
CanonizedOctober 18, 1964[1] by Pope Paul VI
Major shrineBasilica Church of the Uganda Martyrs, Namugongo
FeastJune 3
PatronageSocieties, including Scouts, Guides, Young Christian Workers, Xaverians and TCW

References

  1. The Christian Martyrs of Uganda
  2. Bisase, Arnold Spero (2012). Guardian Angel: The Beginning. AuthorHouse. p. 88. ISBN 978-1-4772-3531-7.


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