Martyrs Special
📷 2026 virtual Uganda Martyrs' Day, as it happened
The day was commemorated virtually due to the outbreak of Ebola.
Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kaziimba leading the service at Anglican Shrine Namugongo on Wednesday, June 03 during Uganda Martyr’s Day celebration. (Credit: New Vision Reporters)
By: New Vision Journalist, Journalist @New Vision
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Christians across Uganda have today (Wednesday, June 03) thronged places of worship to celebrate Uganda Martyrs' Day.
Uganda Martyrs Day, observed annually on June 3, is one of the country’s most significant religious events, drawing millions of pilgrims from Uganda and beyond to honour the faith and sacrifice of the Uganda Martyrs.
However, this year, the day was commemorated virtually due to the outbreak of Ebola.
Here is how the day was celebrated;
