Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions’

 Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions

St Charles Lwanga Stained Glass Window

We are familiar in Lancaster for praying for the Lancaster Martyrs.  Today is the feast day of an African saint who was martyred for his faith.  St Charles Lwanga is an African saint and one of 22 young men aged between 13 and 30 who was burned to death on 3rd June 1886. He is known in Africa as a patron for young people and for Catholic action.  

A short video about the life of St Charles Lwanga