Namugongo Martyrs Shrine
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Naalya-Namugongo Rd, Kampala
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Visit Namugongo Martyrs ShrineOffice Phone
+256392179039Alternative Phone
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The Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, a place of both historical and religious significance, stands as a testament to the faith and sacrifice of the Uganda Martyrs. It marks the site where 22 Catholic and 23 Anglican converts were burned alive in the late 19th century for refusing to renounce their newfound Christian faith, as ordered by Kabaka Mwanga II of Buganda. These executions occurred during a period of religious and political tension at the Buganda royal court.
A glimpse of what we offer
Religious Worship & Pilgrimage
Hosts daily and annual spiritual services, including the major Uganda Martyrs Day Mass on 3 June a national-century tradition drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims
Guided Pilgrim Tours & Interpretation
Offers guided tours of both Catholic Basilica and Anglican Shrine, including Martyrs’ Lake and Torture Tree. Tours provide historical context and spiritual reflection
. Cultural-Historical Experience & Education
Provides access to a museum, memorial grounds, holy site features (e.g., Martyrs’ Lake, Ndazabazadde tree), preserving the heritage and educating visitors about the Uganda Martyrs.
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