Saint John Maria Muzeyi
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- Also known as
- Jean-Marie Muzeeyi
- Memorial
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27 January
formerly 3 June
- Profile
- 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
- Name Meaning
- God is gracious; gift of God (John)
- Beatified
- 1920
- Canonized
- 18 October 1964 by Pope Paul VI at Rome, Italy
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