St. Charles Lwanga
Ugandan court page and martyr (c. 1860-1886), leader of a group of Christian pages in the court of King Mwanga II of Buganda burned alive at Namugongo for refusing the king's sexual advances and for protecting younger pages. Feast (with Companions) June 3.
Life & Times
Born: 1860 · Died: 1886 · From: Uganda.
Patronage
St. Charles Lwanga is invoked as the patron of african catholic youth, converts, torture victims, catholic action. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Charles Lwanga, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.