Saint Kizito
Youngest Ugandan Roman Catholic martyr
About Saint Kizito
Lived 1872 – 1886 (aged 13–14). Saint Kizito was an Ugandan.
Saint Kizito (1872 – June 3, 1886) also known as Kizito Omuto, was one of the Martyrs of Uganda and the youngest martyr slain by the King Mwanga II of Buganda. He was baptized on 25/26 May 1886, by Charles Lwanga, the leader of Uganda's Christian community at the time, at Munyonyo, and burned alive on 3 June 1886 in Namugongo. He was canonized on 18 October 1964 by Pope Paul VI in Rome. His feast day is on June 3. He is considered as the patron saint of children and primary schools.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Saint Kizito?
Youngest Ugandan Roman Catholic martyr (1872-1886)
When was Saint Kizito born?
Saint Kizito was born in 1872 in Buganda.
When did Saint Kizito die?
Saint Kizito died on 3 June 1886 in Namugongo.
What nationality was Saint Kizito?
Saint Kizito was Ugandan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Saint Kizito. https://biography.guide/saint-kizito/
MLA: "Saint Kizito." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/saint-kizito/.
Chicago: "Saint Kizito." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/saint-kizito/.
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