(June 3, 2025) Martyrs of Uganda (1886) On June 3, the Church honors Saint Charles Lwanga and his companions, a group of 22 Ugandan martyrs who gave their lives for Christ in the late 19th century. Charles was a catechist and leader among a group of young Christian converts serving in the court of King Mwanga II of Buganda. When the king began persecuting Christians—especially for their refusal …
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