Uganda: Bishop Hannington to Be Honoured

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[allAfrica.com] 10 Oct 2007--Preparations to commemorate the death of Bishop James Hannington in Busoga Diocese are underway. The ceremony will take place on October 28 at Kyando in Mayuge district, where Bishop Hannington was killed on October 29, 1885 by the locals on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga. Hannington was the first Anglican Bishop in eastern and central Africa.

The Jinja Archdeaconry, which is one of the five archdeacons in Busoga Diocese, is spearheading this year's celebrations, according to Rev. John Bamugemereire, an archdeacon.

The day's theme will be: 'Sacrifice Yourself for Christ'.

"Bishop Hannington sacrificed his life for Christ and urged the people to emulate him," said Bamugemereire.