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The Martyrs of Uganda are a group of Roman Catholics and Anglicans killed by Mwanga II, ruler of Buganda. They were killed between 1885 and 1887.
James Hannington, an Anglican missionary, was the Protomartyr of Uganda. When commemorating the Martyrs of Uganda, the Church of England includes Archbishop Janani Luwum, who was martyred in 1977, although he is also commemorated separately on 17 February.
Twenty-two of the martyrs Roman Catholics and were canonized by Pope Paul VI on October 18, 1964. They were:
- Achileo Kiwanuka
- Adolphus Ludigo-Mkasa
- Ambrosio Kibuuka
- Anatoli Kiriggwajjo
- Anderea Kaggwa
- Antanansio Bazzekuketta
- Bruno Sserunkuuma
- Carl Lwanga
- Denis Ssebuggwawo
- Gonzaga Gonza
- Gyavire
- James Buzabaliao
- John Maria Muzeyi
- Joseph Mukasa
- Kizito
- Lukka Baanabakintu
- Matiya Mulumba
- Mbaga Tuzinde
- Mugagga
- Mukasa Kiriwawanvu
- Nowa Mawaggali
- Ponsiano Ngondwe
Their feast day is June 3 in the Roman Catholic Church and Lutheran Church.
The Ugandan Martyrs are also featured on the film Millions.
External links
- Biographical sketches of memorable Christians of the past
- Encyclopedia Britannica Online
- Patron Saints Index
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