Martyrs of Uganda

[Martyrs of Uganda holy card] Died 1886. Christian court pages of Mwanga, King of Uganda, Africa, who, influenced by Arabs, began a persecution against the Christians. Thirteen were burnt alive, the other nine put to death in various horrible ways. Beatified 1920, canonized on 18 October 1964. Feast, 3 June.

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