From Uganda-
THOUSANDS of pilgrims have today (Friday) flocked to both catholic and Anglican shrines at Namugongo in Wakiso district to mark the Martyrs day.
Every June 3 Christians of the two denominations in region and the rest Africa pay homage to the 45 Martyrs who were killed by Buganda King Mwanga II for converting to Christianity.
This year’s celebrations at the Catholic shrine were organized by Arua diocese with the Diocesan Bishop Sabino Ocan Odoki as the main celebrant.
There was excitement as Christians from Arua diocese carried a Bible in a ‘mobile’ granary amidst singing and rejoicing.
It was explained that what they were carrying signified the word of God which is food to Christians.
Bishop Sabino described the Martyrs as Heroes and models for a Christian life saying they made Uganda to be known to the rest of the world.
“Martyrs teach us courage, resilience and faithfulness among other good values,” he said.
http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/8/12/756527
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