Martyrs Day every year on 3 June is an important event in Uganda. The day, a public holiday, is fast becoming an African religious event celebrating these Saints of the Church.
by Sr. Georginia Chidalu Ohalete PHJC – Vatican City.
As always, the Eucharistic celebration of the Uganda Martyrs was held at Namugongo Martyrs Shrine. Addressing journalists in Kampala this week, police spokesperson Fred Enanga said three million pilgrims, both Ugandans and foreign visitors, were in attendance at this year’s celebrations.
The incredible power of witness
During the homily, Ugandan Bishop Charles Martin Wamika of Jinja Diocese said the celebration was a testament to the incredible power of faith even in the face of death. The ultimate sacrifice that Saint Charles Lwanga and his Companions made for the sake of their belief can be an inspiration and contagious, in a positive sense, if one mingles with those who are firmly rooted in their faith. He said that Christians must emulate the virtues of Saint Charles Lwanga and companions.
(excerpt from Vatican News: see full article here)
