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PICTORIAL: Commemorating Uganda Martyrs’ Day 2023

Matooke Republic by Matooke Republic
June 3, 2023
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Pilgrims attending holy mass at the Catholic Shrine.

Pilgrims attending holy mass at the Catholic Shrine.

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A pictorial presentation capturing the essence of the Uganda Martyrs’ Day, held today at the Namugongo Catholic and Protestant shrines, showcases a multitude of attendees, including esteemed guests such as Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, Former Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, King of Busoga Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope, Leader of the Opposition Mathius Mpuuga, National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi, and Members of Parliament Joseph Ssewungu and Ssegirinya Muhammed, among others.

Minister Kasule Lumumba welcoming former VP Edward Ssekandi.

This year’s celebration marks the second Martyrs’ Day since the lifting of the lockdown in 2022, attracting a large influx of pilgrims from various parts of Uganda and from outside the country.

Pilgrims from Nigeria.

The solemn occasion commenced with the holy mass at the Catholic shrine and the service at the Anglican shrine, both starting around 9 am.

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Jinja Diocese Choir.

Bishop Charles Martin Wamika of Jinja diocese presided over the holy mass, delivering a powerful message urging Catholic men who have four wives to progressively reduce their number of wives by one each year until they are left with one.

Bishop Charles Martin Wamika of Jinja Diocese.

At the Anglican site, Archbishop Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, Rt. Rev. Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira, and the Most Rev. Foley Beach, Archbishop from the Church of North America, jointly led the service, guiding the congregation through a spiritual experience.

Archbishop Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, the Most Rev. Foley Beach, Archbishop from the Church of North America and other Bishops at the Anglican Site.

The Martyrs’ Day celebration concluded, leaving a profound impression on the hearts and minds of all who participated in this sacred event.

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Pilgrims from Kenya.
Bishops and Priests making their way into the Basilica.
Thousands of pilgrims at the Anglican site.
L-R: MP Francis Zaake, NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine and MP Francis Mwijuke.

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