Anglican Church Begins Martyr’s Day Preparations

Posted by: Kyeyune Andrew Jonathan in Uganda news April 13, 2022

The two years of Covid-19 lockdown had stopped the yearly Martyr’s day celebration event. However, now that it is partially behind us, the Province of the Church of Uganda has bestowed upon Greater Ankole Dioceses the privilege to host and organize this year’s Martyrs Day 2022.

Greater Ankole Dioceses is made up of Ankole, West Ankole, North Ankole, South Ankole and North-West Ankole Dioceses. “Hope beyond affliction” is the theme of Martyrs Day celebrations 2022.

Rt. Rev.Dr. Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa is the Bishop of Ankole Diocese and Cluster Leader of the Greater Ankole Dioceses. He said in a statement that just like Jeremiah got a revelation of hope after the destruction of the temple and the holy city of Jerusalem, God is showing Ugandans hope after Covid-19.

“The holy week’s events of Christ’s suffering, pain, mockery, death will finally on Easter Sunday culminate in resurrection, the hope for all Christians. Likewise, the story of Uganda Martyrs is a story of hope beyond affliction,” he said.

He further hinted on some activities to take place, some of which include a mega thanksgiving service. They will hold this on Friday April 29 2022. It will be held at All Saints Cathedral Nakasero Kampala.

He invited all Banyankole irrespective of religion to give thanks for Ankole Kaaro Karungi, as a region.

Further, he said they will use the same time to fundraise towards supporting the activities of Martyrs Day. They have a budget of almost Shs 600 million.

He appealed to companies, business entities, institutions and individuals to respond by offering financial assistance necessary in meeting key objectives of the budget.

“We are expecting about two hundred pilgrims who will walk from Ankole region including…. senior citizens who are seventy years and above. Some of these have been walking to Namugongo for over four years,” he said.

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