Truth and sublime teachings of Jesus defended desperately by his followers everywhere even result in death. In Africa, mainly in Uganda, the defense of faith have resulted in the murder of many martyrs, one of which Carolus Lwanga.
Persecution and murder of Christians was caused by Christian teachings that are considered contrary to the main command pagan customs in Uganda. At that time, the customs in Uganda is still very primitive. Slave trade, polygamy and rape of children is considered normal. Preservation of customs and animism are still regarded as a culture should be encouraged.
Therefore, the arrival of Catholic missionaries in 1879 to proclaim the Gospel of Christ considered as a barrier continuity of customs practices and bad habits in Uganda. They sent the priests are missionaries from Africa. Because of their white robes, the priests were known as "white priests." King Mwanga did not understand what it is Christian. However, he became very angry when a Catholic, Joseph Mkasa, as well as religious teachers and palace servants advised him to correct his ways.
King Mwanga then kill a group of Christians and their bishop, the Anglican bishop, including the missionaries. King was also involved in the lives of homosexuals. He is particularly interested in the youth palace servants. Watching this depravity of King Mwanga, Carolus Lwanga always cautious. He also oversees the Ugandan children who have become Christians in order not tainted by the king of depravity. The king was very hate against Christian teachings.
Wrath of King Mwanga turned into hatred and revenge against Joseph Mkasa and religion. Few courtiers, too, stirring up the wrath of the king with his lie. As a result, Joseph Mkasa chief was beheaded, November 18, 1885. With the death of Joseph Mkasa, Carolus Lwanga became the leader of a religious teacher from the Catholic palace servants.
On March 25, 1886, King Mwanga found his servants were attending Catholic religious instruction. He was very angry. Then kill them. The next day, he gathered the heads of the tribes and asked for their consideration to punish the children of other Christian. This did not deter their hearts. They are willing to die for his faith. Christian children who have not been killed, including Carolus Lwanga, was arrested and imprisoned. As the oldest son, Charles immediately baptize and teach them about the teachings of the Christian faith. He is encouraging them to accept any consequences of the worst. Their faith is unwavering and they are willing to undergo the punishment inflicted upon them burn.
On May 26, 1886, the king found, some of his servants had become Catholic. He called Denis Sebuggwawo to ask whether he taught the Catholic religion to the other palace servants. Denis answered yes. King was immediately grabbed his sword and stuck it down her throat with a vicious young man. Then, the king called on that no one is allowed to leave the palace. In the hidden room, Carolus Lwanga secretly baptized four palace servants. One of them is St. Kizito, a cheerful and generous youth who was only thirteen years old. He is the youngest in their group. Carolus Lwanga had often saved from the evil king's lust.
Carolus was killed along with 22 of his friends to defend the Christian faith. They believe that God will give them a reward in heaven is far more happy. Most of the twenty two Uganda martyrs who have declared holy, died on June 3, 1886. They were forced to walk 37 miles away (± 60 km) to the place of death execution. After several days in jail, they were thrown into the flames. Seventeen of the martyrs are the servants of the palace. One of the teenagers who died because of killed was St. Mbaga. His father himself who served as his executioner on that day. Another martyr, St. Andrew Kagwa, died on January 27, 1887. St. Carolus Lwanga including one of the twenty-two martyrs who proclaimed a saint by Pope Paul VI (1963-1978) in 1964. Feast Warning: 3 June.
Persecution and murder of Christians was caused by Christian teachings that are considered contrary to the main command pagan customs in Uganda. At that time, the customs in Uganda is still very primitive. Slave trade, polygamy and rape of children is considered normal. Preservation of customs and animism are still regarded as a culture should be encouraged.
Therefore, the arrival of Catholic missionaries in 1879 to proclaim the Gospel of Christ considered as a barrier continuity of customs practices and bad habits in Uganda. They sent the priests are missionaries from Africa. Because of their white robes, the priests were known as "white priests." King Mwanga did not understand what it is Christian. However, he became very angry when a Catholic, Joseph Mkasa, as well as religious teachers and palace servants advised him to correct his ways.
King Mwanga then kill a group of Christians and their bishop, the Anglican bishop, including the missionaries. King was also involved in the lives of homosexuals. He is particularly interested in the youth palace servants. Watching this depravity of King Mwanga, Carolus Lwanga always cautious. He also oversees the Ugandan children who have become Christians in order not tainted by the king of depravity. The king was very hate against Christian teachings.
Wrath of King Mwanga turned into hatred and revenge against Joseph Mkasa and religion. Few courtiers, too, stirring up the wrath of the king with his lie. As a result, Joseph Mkasa chief was beheaded, November 18, 1885. With the death of Joseph Mkasa, Carolus Lwanga became the leader of a religious teacher from the Catholic palace servants.
On March 25, 1886, King Mwanga found his servants were attending Catholic religious instruction. He was very angry. Then kill them. The next day, he gathered the heads of the tribes and asked for their consideration to punish the children of other Christian. This did not deter their hearts. They are willing to die for his faith. Christian children who have not been killed, including Carolus Lwanga, was arrested and imprisoned. As the oldest son, Charles immediately baptize and teach them about the teachings of the Christian faith. He is encouraging them to accept any consequences of the worst. Their faith is unwavering and they are willing to undergo the punishment inflicted upon them burn.
On May 26, 1886, the king found, some of his servants had become Catholic. He called Denis Sebuggwawo to ask whether he taught the Catholic religion to the other palace servants. Denis answered yes. King was immediately grabbed his sword and stuck it down her throat with a vicious young man. Then, the king called on that no one is allowed to leave the palace. In the hidden room, Carolus Lwanga secretly baptized four palace servants. One of them is St. Kizito, a cheerful and generous youth who was only thirteen years old. He is the youngest in their group. Carolus Lwanga had often saved from the evil king's lust.
Carolus was killed along with 22 of his friends to defend the Christian faith. They believe that God will give them a reward in heaven is far more happy. Most of the twenty two Uganda martyrs who have declared holy, died on June 3, 1886. They were forced to walk 37 miles away (± 60 km) to the place of death execution. After several days in jail, they were thrown into the flames. Seventeen of the martyrs are the servants of the palace. One of the teenagers who died because of killed was St. Mbaga. His father himself who served as his executioner on that day. Another martyr, St. Andrew Kagwa, died on January 27, 1887. St. Carolus Lwanga including one of the twenty-two martyrs who proclaimed a saint by Pope Paul VI (1963-1978) in 1964. Feast Warning: 3 June.
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