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Saint Antanansio Bazzekuketta

Also known as: Atanasio

Saint
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 27

Died

May 1, 27

Canonized

18 October 1964 by Pope Paul VI at Rome, Italy

Beatified

6 June 1920 by Pope Benedict XV

Biography

Saint Antanansio Bazzekuketta, also known as Atanasio, was a member of the Nkima clan, hailing from Buganda, Uganda. Little is known about his early life, but he is remembered as a devout convert to the Catholic faith. During the Mwangan persecutions in Uganda, Saint Antanansio stood firm in his faith despite the intense persecution faced by Catholics during that time....