Scovia Atuhaire1 week agoLast Updated:
More than 2,000 pilgrims from the Fortportal diocese led by their Bishop, Rt Rev Robert Muhiirwa Akiiki arrived at the Namugongo catholic shrine last evening even amidst pomp, ululation, and jubilation.
Fort Portal, which last animated the Martyrs days celebration 25 years ago made the triumphant entry into the minor Basilica led by the Uganda Prisons Band.
The arrival of the pilgrims from Fortportal changed the atmosphere at the shrines as excitement engulfed the faithful and residents of Kira who stood by the roadside to catch a glimpse of the Christians.
The group, which spent days on the road arrived in Kampala on Monday morning and spent the night at Busega. They embarked on the last stretch of their trek, which climaxed a quarter to 7:00 p.m.
Shortly after stepping at the spot where Charles Lwanga was killed back in 1886, Bishop Muhiirwa who was received by the parish priest, Rev Fr Vincent Lubega, recited a prayer.
Quoting from the bible, the Bishop thanked God who took care of the group for over 300kms. Bishop Muhirwa speaking…..
On arrival, Many Pilgrims could hardly support themselves as they went through security checks. Some of the pilgrims opted to sit down while others soldiered on awaiting to enter the shrines.
Fr Phillip Kamugisa, the assistant Kazinga parish priest broke into tears perhaps due to joy and recalled their journey, which he described as hard.
Fr.Philip on Journery…….
Didas Rukundo from Kagoma parish explained that the journey was as exciting as people from the parishes where they were resting cared for them by providing free meals. End.