The Martyrs

One of the field trips the students went on for their African Culture class was to the site of the Uganda Martyrs.

In 1886, under the reign of Mwanga I (ruler of the Buganda kingdom) Christianity was growing and became a threat to the king and his traditional ways. In total, 45 Anglicans and Protestants were killed. On June 3, 1886 26 Anglicans and Catholics who refused to renounce their faith were murdered at once. The martyrs were wrapped in reeds and set on fire.




Peace,
Kate