
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....