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St. Kizito Small Christian Community meets every thursdays every week at 5:00PM at Waumini Plaza in Embu town

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Please contact Jane Mkonge on 0722317553 or speak to us after Mass to learn more.

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Saint Kizito

Saint Kizito was the youngest of the Ugandan Martyrs, who were executed between 1885 and 1887 under King Mwanga II of Buganda (in present-day Uganda). Kizito was only 14 years old when he was martyred on June 3, 1886.

Born around 1872, Kizito served in the court of King Mwanga II. He converted to Catholicism and received baptism shortly before his death. Despite his youth, he showed remarkable courage when facing martyrdom. Kizito and his companions were burned alive for refusing to renounce their Christian faith and rejecting the king’s immoral demands.

Pope Benedict XV beatified Kizito along with the other Ugandan Martyrs in 1920, and Pope Paul VI canonized them on October 18, 1964. Their feast day is celebrated on June 3.

Patronage

Saint Kizito is recognized as the patron saint of:

  • Children and youth
  • Primary school students
  • The persecuted
  • African Catholic youth

Feast Day: June 3

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