Saint Charles Lwanga
- Carolus Lwanga
- Karoli Lwanga
Profile
Ngabi clan. Servant of King Mwanga of Uganda. Convert, joining the Church in June 1885. One of the Martyrs of Uganda who died in the Mwangan persecutions.
Born
- burned to death on 3 June 1886 at Namugongo, Uganda
- 29 February 1920 by Pope Benedict XV (decree of martyrdom)
Readings
It is as if you are pouring water on me. Please repent and become a Christian like me. – Saint Charles Lwanga as he was being burned
MLA Citation
- “Saint Charles Lwanga“. CatholicSaints.Info. 1 February 2019. Web. 28 January 2021. <>