THE BLOOD OF THE MARTYRS: THE SACRIFICE THAT SHAPED CHRISTIANITY IN UGANDA

Archbishop Kaziimba reflects on the power of Christ’s blood, the legacy of Bishop James Hannington, and the enduring foundation of Christian faith in Uganda. KYANDO, MAYUGE DISTRICT | 29 OCTOBER 2026 The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has reflected on the sacrifice of Christian martyrs and the enduring power of the blood of Jesus Christ during the 2026 Bishop James Hannington Day commemoration at Kyando Hill in Mayuge District. Preaching during the annual commemoration, Archbishop Kaziimba emphasised that the growth and history of Christianity in Uganda are deeply connected to the courage, faith and sacrifice of those who remained steadfast in their belief in Jesus Christ, even in the face of persecution and death. The Archbishop drew attention to the significance of Bishop James Hannington, whose martyrdom on 29 October 1885 remains an important chapter in Uganda’s Christian history. Hannington, the fir...