Pilgrims in Large Numbers Arrive at Namugongo

Pilgrims from different destination have arrived at Namugongo Catholic Shrine for the commemoration of martyrs day due on Friday.

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Sights from Kyaliwajjala yesterday evening as believers welcomed an older woman who trekked 300km from Fort Portal to Namugongo Catholic Shrine.

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Pilgrims from Kenya and DR Congo have also arrived at Namugongo ahead of the 3rd June Martyrs' Day celebrations. @elijahtury#UgandaMartyrsDay2022#NBSUpdates #NBSLiveAt9 pic.twitter.com/p3IFaZk4nf

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There is a rush for Holy water at the Anglican Shrine in Namugongo. Christians who believe the water is holy and capable of healing various illnesses are scrambling for the last drops.@jordanmubangizi#UgandaMartyrsDay2022#NBSUpdates #NBSLiveAt9 pic.twitter.com/xDD4Sh7yRo

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It's the second time in 25 years that Fort Portal Catholic Diocese will be playing host to the Uganda Martyrs' celebrations at Namugongo.@NabimanyaJuliu#UgandaMartyrsDay2022#NBSUpdates #NBSLiveAt9 pic.twitter.com/C9qIe8q03r

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.@SNabakooza1: Prayers are ongoing at the Catholic shrine. The pilgrims from Mubende Parish have just arrived. The pilgrims are also reciting the Rosary and collecting holy water. There is heavy security deployment being manned by the Special Forces Command. #NBSMorningBreeze pic.twitter.com/Kmu1w1QL71

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.@elijahtury: At the Anglican Martyrs Site, there were prayers throughout the night. #NBSMorningBreeze #NBSUpdates pic.twitter.com/wxTEQv8bPc

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