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For the university often referred to as Uganda Martyrs, see Uganda Martyrs University.
Carl Lwanga and his companions

The Uganda Martyrs were a group of Ugandan Christians (Roman Catholics and Anglicans) who were murdered by Mwanga II, the Kabaka (King) of Buganda, between 1885 and 1887.

Died for their faith

Anglican James Hannington, the Protomartyr, had been dispatched to be the bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, but he was executed with his companions before they could enter Buganda.

When commemorating the martyrs of Uganda, the Church of England includes Archbishop Janani Luwum, who was martyred in 1977 (after being murdered by Idi Amin's henchmen). The Church of England also commemorates Luwum separately on 17 February.

Although the Anglicans were not canonized in the Roman Catholic Church, their martyrdom was recognized by the Pope. Twenty-two of the martyrs were Roman Catholics and were canonized by Pope Paul VI on 18 October1964. They were:


Their feast day is June 3 in the Roman Catholic Church.

The Ugandan Martyrs were featured in the film Millions.

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