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Описание: Our Lady of Africa Mbuya Parish Catholic Mass Today -Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs - Main Celebrant: Fr. Anthony Kibira Kimbowa MCCJ -

The Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions, Martyrs commemorates the heroic witness of 22 Catholic martyrs who were killed in the Kingdom of Buganda (present-day Uganda) between 1885 and 1887 because of their Christian faith.

Who was Saint Charles Lwanga?

St. Charles Lwanga was a young Catholic leader in the royal court of Kabaka Mwanga II. After the death of the catechist St. Joseph Mukasa Balikuddembe, Charles became the leader of the Christian converts among the royal pages.

He encouraged his fellow Christians to remain faithful to Christ despite persecution and personally prepared several of them for Baptism before their martyrdom.

The Martyrs
-The Catholic Church honors 22 Catholic martyrs, and 2Martyrs from Northern Uganda (Daudi Okello and Jildo Irwa) including:
St. Charles Lwanga
St. Kizito
St. Joseph Mukasa Balikuddembe
St. Mbaga Tuzinde
St. Andrew Kaggwa
St. Denis Ssebuggwawo

-The youngest, St. Kizito, was only about 14 years old.

-Their Martyrdom: On 3 June 1886, many of the martyrs were burned alive at Namugongo Martyrs Shrine after refusing to renounce their Christian faith. Their courage became a powerful witness to Christianity in Africa.

Their famous example reminds Catholics that faithfulness to Christ is worth every sacrifice.

-Canonization: The martyrs were canonized on 18 October 1964 by Pope Paul VI during the Second Vatican Council. They became the first canonized saints from sub-Saharan Africa in modern times.

-The Uganda Martyrs are: Patrons of Catholic youth in many places., A symbol of courage, purity, and fidelity. Among the most revered saints in Africa. A source of inspiration for millions of Christians worldwide.

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