Uganda holds ceremonies at Namugongo to honor its martyrsPosted Jun 1, 2018 |
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[Anglican Communion News Service] Thousands of Christians from Uganda and neighbouring countries are arriving in Namugongo for special services to commemorate the Ugandan Martyrs. On June 13, 886, the Kabaka – or King – of Buganda, Mwanga II, killed 32 young Anglicans and Roman Catholic men – who worked as his pages – by burning them alive at Namugongo. They were among 23 Anglicans and 22 Roman Catholics who were put to death by the king for killed by for refusing to recant their faith between 1885 and 1887.
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Editor’s note: The martyrs of Uganda are commemorated in the Episcopal calendar of the church year on June 3.
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