St. Adolphus Ludigo-Mkasa

Adolphus Ludigo-Mkasa
Feastday: June 3
Death: 1885

One of many martyrs of Uganda.

Adolphus Ludigo-Mkasa, also known as Adolofu Mukasa Ludigo (c. 1861 – June 3, 1886), was a Ugandan Catholic martyr killed for his faith. He was born in the kingdom of Toro in the western part of the country, and became a companion of Charles Lwanga at the court of King Mwanga II.

He was one of many Christians put to death by the king between 1885 and 1887; his day of martyrdom, June 3, is remembered as the feast day of the Uganda Martyrs.

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Adolphus Ludigo-Mkasa Adolphus Ludigo-Mkasa Death: 1885
Death: 1885