Patronage

Patron Saint of African youth

Charles Lwanga is venerated as the patron saint of African youth — feast day June 3.

Charles Lwanga

Charles Lwanga

18601886 · Feast day: June 3

Chief of the royal pages in the court of King Mwanga II of Buganda. He protected the young pages from the King's immoral advances and baptized them in secret. He was burned alive for his faith along with 21 distinguished companions.

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