Adolphus Ludigo-Mkasa
Adolphus Ludigo-Mkasa | |
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Adolphus Ludigo-Mkasa and his companions | |
| Martyr | |
| Born | c. 1861 Toro, Uganda |
| Hometown | Kyarwehikyo |
| Died | 3 June 1886 Namugongo, Uganda |
| Cause of death | Burnt alive |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
| Beatified | 1920, Rome, Kingdom of Italy by Pope Benedict XV |
| Canonized | 18 October 1964, Rome, Vatican City by Pope Paul VI |
| Major shrine | Basilica Church of the Uganda Martyrs, Namugongo and also Katoosa martyrs shrine in Kyenjonjo District |
| Feast | 3 June |
| Patronage | Farmers, herdsmen and hunters |
Adolphus Ludigo-Mkasa, also known as Adolofu Mukasa Ludigo (c. 1861 – June 3, 1886), Adolf Mukasa Ludigo was a Ugandan Catholic martyr killed for his faith.