Janani Luwum sermon | 19 November | The Right Reverend Anthony Ball
The Right Reverend Anthony Ball discusses the life of Janani Luwum, the former Archbishop of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Boga-Zaire who protested against Idi Amin's reign. He was later killed.
A statue of Janani Luwum can be found above Westminster Abbey's Great West Door. This statue is one of the Abbey's ten modern martyrs of the 20th-century. The modern martyrs represent Christians who gave up their lives for their beliefs.
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This sermon is part of the Noble Army of Martyrs series, which marks the 25th anniversary of statues' installation. The sermons will focus on the lives of those depicted, their ongoing resonance, and legacy for the Church.
About the Modern Martyrs: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/history/explore-our-history/modern-martyrs
About Janani Luwum: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-commemorations/commemorations/janani-luwum#i11957
Worship at the Abbey: https://www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/services-times
