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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>More than 450 foot pilgrims from Lira diocese on Tuesday morning set off for Namugango ahead of this year\u2019s Martyr celebrations.<\/p>\n

The foot pilgrims, drawn from 20 catholic parishes, embarked on the 339.2 kilometers long journey after receiving blessings from Lira Catholic Bishop Sanctus Lino Wanok.<\/p>\n

Mr Francis Elia, the coordinator of pilgrims at Lira diocese appealed to all Christians to use this year\u2019s Martyr celebrations to renew their faith in God.
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Ms Santa Okello, a foot pilgrim, said he treks to Namugongo Shrines annually to present some of her family problems to God.<\/p>\n

\u201cSickness is one of the problems that disturb us most. At times we spend so much money on medication without a cure. So, I am hopeful that through prayers, one day the Lord shall hear and grant our requests,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Ms Grace Okello, another foot pilgrim, said: \u201cSometime back, I became very ill to the extent that I was operated on twice. So, whenever the foot pilgrims are trekking to Namugongo, I would be praying to God seeking his help to allow me to walk again.\u201d<\/p>\n

The North Kyoga regional police spokesperson, Mr Jimmy Patrick Okema, said the security team in the region will help ensure that the pilgrims travel safely.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will be liaising with different commanders in different districts for purposes of seeing that they move peacefully and safely,\u201d Mr Okema said.<\/p>\n

Martyrs’ Day is a national annual public holiday in Uganda celebrated on June 3 in commemoration of 45 martyrs, both Catholic and Anglican, who were killed on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga II, then King of Buganda between 1885 and 1887.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s celebrations will be animated by the Fort Portal Catholic Diocese under the theme \u201cBaptized and sent to witness Christ with love and hope\u201d.<\/p>\n

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