In pictures: Uganda, a prayerful nation

By Vision Reporter

A scholar famously said 'Appreciation is the highest form of prayer, for it acknowledges the presence of good wherever you shine the light of your thankful thoughts.

As the world ushered in the New Year, thousands, perhaps millions Ugandans, in utter contrast to the usual festivities of December 31, converged at prayer sites for thanksgiving and soul searching. We bring you what transpired in pitcures.

PHOTOGRAPHY/ Eria Luyimbazi, Meddie Musisi, Moses Lemisa, Benjamin Ssebagala

Christians praying at Nsambya as they ushered in the New Year. Prayers were led by Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga

People ushered in the New Year praying at Kololo Independence Grounds

A woman deep in prayer at Namirembe Cathedral

Faithfuls praying at Namirembe Cathedral on December 31

Masses of people turned up at Mandela national stadium, Namboole for prayers that were led by Apostle Joseph Sserwada

Pastor David Kiganda led prayers (above) at Nakivubo Stadium

Apostle Joseph Serwadda led thoudands of faithfuls in prayer at Mandela National stadium, Namboole

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Pastor Jackson Senyonga led prayers at Kololo Independence Grounds

Prayer may not change things for you, but it for sure changes you for things, Samuel M. Shoemaker

Faithfuls holding prayers at Our Lady of Peace Kiwamirembe

Prayers at Mt. Sion Prayer Centre, Bukalango were led by Msgr. Magembe and Brother Mukajaanga