The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, yesterday visited the Uganda Martyrs’ Anglican Site Namugongo to assess the readiness of Uganda Christian University to host this year’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations.
Uganda Christian University was mandated by the House of Bishops to organize this year’s celebrations on behalf of Church of Uganda.
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Since assuming this responsibility, the University has undertaken significant improvements at the site in several key areas: security and safety, beautification, branding, improving sanitation and water supply among others.
Among the notable developments are the construction and renovation of modern toilet facilities to take care of the thousands of pilgrims, establishment of walkways, restoration of the green environment, reconstruction of sections of the collapsed perimeter wall to enhance security, drilling and construction of a water solar powered supply system, renovation of several buildings at the site and general clean-up of the site.
However, in consideration of the current public health circumstances, this year’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations will be conducted scientifically and in accordance with the Ministry of Health Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
According to the Provincial Secretary Rev Canon William Ongeng, the celebrations will therefore be organized and the National Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations will be held at the Uganda Martyrs’ Anglican Site Namugongo strictly by invitation and attendance at the main service will be limited in line with Ministry of Health guidelines.
All Dioceses are encouraged to commemorate Martyrs’ Day in their respective Parishes across the Province abd the official Martyrs’ Day liturgy will be shared through the Diocesan Secretaries in due course.
The Archbishop has further assigned Uganda Christian University to continue organizing this year’s scientific celebrations and also prepare to coordinate next year’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations and the next cluster of organizers will be announced during next year’s celebrations.
The Church of Uganda encourages all Christians and members of the public to continue observing the Ministry of Health Standard Operating Procedures for the safety and well-being of all.
