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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>More than 100 foot pilgrims from North Kigezi Diocese on Wednesday morning set off for Namugongo ahead of this year\u2019s Martyrs\u2019 Day celebrations, marked every June 3.<\/p>\n

The pilgrims, drawn from 13 archdeaconries and 80 parishes of North Kigezi Diocese, kicked off their journey after receiving blessings from the diocesan missions\u2019 coordinator, Rev Edison Ampiire.<\/p>\n

Rev Ampiire urged Christians to use this year\u2019s celebrations to renew their relationship with God.<\/p>\n

He also called for co-operation among the pilgrims.<\/p>\n

The walk of faith will take the pilgrims 14 days to reach Kampala.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe must cooperate if we are to succeed in this long journey. I know this is not an easy walk but we have to fight till the end because the martyrs whom we celebrate every year suffered a lot so we are ready to fight also,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Pilgrims speak out<\/b><\/p>\n

Ms Grace Mugisha, 45, a resident of Rukungiri District, said this is her second walk of faith. She is hoping to present before the Uganda Martyrs her family challenges for their intercession.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first time I trekked to Namugongo, I cried out to the Lord to enable me to get school fees for my children. I want to testify that God answered my prayers and two of my children got sponsors and are now studying so I am going back to pray for others,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Ms Eves Kamusiime, another foot pilgrim, wants God to cure her of sickness.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have spent a lot of money in hospitals fighting for my life but nothing has changed so I have now decided to walk, and I am hopeful that through this walk and prayers, I shall be healed,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Mr Brian Kategaya said he is trekking to Namugongo to thank God for giving him a second chance after surviving a cancer.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2019About six months ago, my left arm was chopped off [amputated] after suffering from cancer. There were about 20 patients who were operated on but only two of us survived. So, I decided to participate in this year\u2019s walk of faith to thank God for granting me a second chance,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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