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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. James Hannington, the Protomartyr, had been dispatched to be the the bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, but was executed before he 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.
Twenty-two of the martyrs Roman Catholics and were canonized by Pope Paul VI on October 18, 1964. They were:
- Achileo Kiwanuka
- Adolphus Ludigo-Mkasa
- Ambrosio Kibuuka
- Anatoli Kiriggwajjo
- Anderea Kaggwa
- Antanansio Bazzekuketta
- Bruno Sserunkuuma
- Carl Lwanga
- Denis Ssebuggwawo
- Gonzaga Gonza
- Gyavire
- James Buzabaliao
- John Maria Muzeyi
- Joseph Mukasa
- Kizito
- Lukka Baanabakintu
- Matiya Mulumba
- Mbaga Tuzinde
- Mugagga
- Mukasa Kiriwawanvu
- Nowa Mawaggali
- Ponsiano Ngondwe
Their feast day is June 3 in the Roman Catholic Church and Lutheran Church.
The Ugandan Martyrs are also featured on the film Millions.
External links
- The Christian Martyrs of Uganda
- Biographical sketches of memorable Christians of the past
- Encyclopedia Britannica Online
- Patron Saints Index