St. Charles Lwanga Protected His Friends — and Faced the Flames

St. Charles Lwanga Protected His Friends — and Faced the Flames

The Ugandan Martyrs challenge today’s culture to rediscover the meaning of purity, courage and spiritual fatherhood.

The Uganda Martyrs: Faith can cost everything

This powerful documentary tells the story of the Uganda Martyrs: young Christian converts who chose death over compromise under the brutal reign of King Mwanga II. Through compelling interviews and historical reflection, viewers witness the courage of these men who refused the king’s demands for sexual favors, standing firm in their Catholic faith despite torture, mutilation, and death. Their unwavering conviction in the face of persecution rema…

Saint Charles Lwanga and The Ugandan Martyrs

Saint Charles Lwanga was one of 22 Ugandan martyrs who converted from paganism. Though he was baptized the night before being put to death, he became a moral leader. He was the chief of the royal pages and was considered the strongest athlete of the court. He was also known as “the most handsome man of the Kingdom of the Uganda.” He instructed his friends in the Catholic Faith and he personally baptized boy pages. He inspired and encouraged his …

St. Charles Lwanga and Companions

Saint Charles Lwanga and his companions are celebrated as martyrs who bravely upheld their Christian faith amidst persecution in Uganda. Their story is a poignant reminder of the power of faith and the strength found in unity and purity. Charles Lwanga was born in the kingdom of Buganda (modern-day Uganda) around 1860. He served as a page in the court of King Mwanga II. During this time, Christian missionaries were actively evangelizing in the r…