Hundreds of thousands of people today thronged the Namugongo Uganda Martyrs shrines to mark the Uganda Martyrs day.
Christians at Namugongo Uganda martyr's shrine in Namugongo
Every 3rd June, people from different parts of the world and across Uganda go to Namugonfo to pay homage to the people who were killed for their faith.
Arua diocese Bishop Sabino Ocan Odoki who was the main celebrant urged all people who turned to be inspired by the courage, resilience and faithfulness of the Uganda Martyrs who gave up their life for the faith. This year’s celebrated at the Catholic shrine were led by Arua diocese.
Bishop Sabino said through their humble act of refusing to forsake their faith, the Uganda Martyrs had become heroes and made Uganda known worldwide.
Twenty two of the 24 Uganda Martyrs were burnt to death or butchered at the order of then Buganda King, Kabaka Mwanga after they disobeyed his authority and refused to renounce their newly found beliefs in Christianity.
List and names of Uganda Martyrs
- Charles Lwanga
- Matiya Mulumba Kalemba
- Kizito
- Joseph Mukasa Balikudembe
- Denis Ssebuggwawo
- Noe Mawaggali
- Andrew Kaggwa
- Athanasius Bazzekuketta
- Pontiano Ngondwe
10. Gonzaga Gonza
11. Luke Banabakintu
13. Gyavira Musoke
14. Ambrose Kibuuka
17. Mbaga Tuzinde
18. Mugagga Lubowa
21. Bruno Sserunkuma
23. Daudi Okello
24. Jildo Irwa