Ambrosio Kibuuka Saint

Ambrosio Kibuuka (1868 - June 3, 1886) was a Ugandan Roman Catholic martyred 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.

Personal facts

Ambrosio Kibuuka
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1868
Birth place
Buganda , Uganda
Date of deathJune 03, 1886
Place of death
Uganda , Namugongo
TitleMartyr

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Saint

beatified by
Pope Benedict XV
canonized by
Pope Paul VI
canonized dateOctober 18, 1964
major shrine
Namugongo
venerated in
Catholic Church

Ambrosio Kibuuka on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://saints.sqpn.com/sainta5f.htm
  2. http://wau.org/archives/article/the_uganda_martyrs
  3. http://www.ugandamartyrsshrine.org.ug/index.php?ID=114