Canonization of twenty-two African martyrs.
The 22 young court servants
were martyred for their faith by the Buganda King Mwanga in 1886, canonized by
Pope Paul VI in 1964.
- canonization of Saint Achileo Kiwanuka
- canonization of Saint Adolofu Mukasa Ludigo
- canonization of Saint Ambrosio Kibuuka
- canonization of Saint Anatoli Kiriggwajjo
- canonization of Saint Bruno Sserunkuuma
- canonization of Saint Charles Lwanga
- canonization of Saint Gonzaga Gonza
- canonization of Saint John Maria Muzeyi
- canonization of Saint Joseph Mukasa
- canonization of Saint Kizito
- canonization of Saint Lukka Baanabakintu
- canonization of Saint Matiya Mulumba
- canonization of Saint Mbaga Tuzinde
- canonization of Saint Mugagga
- canonization of Saint Mukasa Kiriwawanvu
- canonization of Saint Nowa Mawaggali
- canonization of Saint Ponsiano Ngondwe
Note: I could only find 17 listed, see for more info on these martyrs http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/year1964.htm
Date of issue: 12 November 1964
Expiration date:
Design:
Printing:
Perforation: 11
Size: 45.5 x 27.5 mm
Sheet: 50
Marginal inscriptions:
Circulation:
No 112. 50C, Pope Paul VI and King Mwami Mwambutsa IV
No 113. 1F, group of twenty-two martyrs
No 114. 4F, Pope Paul VI and King Mwami Mwambutsa IV
No 115. 8F, group of twenty-two martyrs
No 116. 14F, Pope Paul VI and King Mwami Mwambutsa IV
No 117. 20F, Pope Paul VI and King Mwami Mwambutsa IV
The series:
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The imperforated series is in size and coloring exact the same as above:
Remark: the white border around these stamps is much larger when cut from a side, top, bottom or corner of a sheet.
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There are no variations or curiosities known for any of the above shown material.
Philatelic material: Not know to exist