Saint John Maria Muzeyi

Also known as

• Jean-Marie Muzeeyi

Memorial

• 3 June

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Mbogo clan. Member of the Ugandan royal court. Convert. One of the Martyrs of Uganda who died in the Mwangan persecutions.

Born

• at Buganda, Uganda

Died

• beheaded on 27 January 1887 at Mengo, Uganda

Venerated

• 29 February 1920 by Pope Benedict XV (decree of martyrdom)

Beatified

• 6 June 1920 by Pope Benedict XV

Canonized

• 18 October 1964 by Pope Paul VI at Rome, Italy