Martyr
Saint Charles Lwanga
Saint Charles Lwanga, a Ugandan page and catechist, was burned alive on June 3, 1886, for refusing to renounce his faith and protecting younger Christians from King Mwanga II, leading the Ugandan Martyrs with courage.
Patron saint of
African Youth, Catechists, Ugandan Catholics
- Feast
- June 3
- Era
- 19th Century
- Place
- Buganda
At a Glance
Saint Charles Lwanga
- Feast Day
- June 3
- Era
- 19th Century
- Primary Place
- Buganda
- Vocation
- Martyr
- Patronage
- African Youth, Catechists, Ugandan Catholics
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Overview
Saint Charles Lwanga
Saint Charles Lwanga, a Ugandan page and catechist, was burned alive on June 3, 1886, for refusing to renounce his faith and protecting younger Christians from King Mwanga II, leading the Ugandan Martyrs with courage.
Feast day: June 3
Patronage
African Youth, Catechists, Ugandan Catholics
Connected Places
- Namugongo, Uganda: Site of martyrdom
- Buganda, Uganda: His mission area
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