Charles Lwanga and Companions (d. 1886)

One of 22 Ugandan martyrs, Charles Lwanga is the patron of youth and Catholic action in most of tropical Africa. He protected his fellow pages (aged 13 to 30) from the homosexual demands of the Bagandan ruler, Mwanga, and encouraged and instructed them in the Catholic faith during their imprisonment for refusing the rulers demands.
For his own unwillingness to submit to the immoral acts and his efforts to safeguard the faith of his friends, Charles was burned to death at Namugongo on June 3, 1886, by Mwangas order.
Charles first learned of Christs teachings from two retainers in the court of Chief Mawulugungu. While a catechumen, he entered the royal household as assistant to Joseph Mukaso, head of the court pages.
On the night of Mukasos martyrdom for encouraging the African youths to resist Mwanga, Charles requested and received Baptism. Imprisoned with his friends, Charless courage and belief in God inspired them to remain chaste and faithful.
When Pope Paul VI canonized these 22 martyrs on October 18, 1964, he referred to the Anglican pages martyred for the same reason.
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St. Seraphin of Montegranaro (1540-1604)
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St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582)
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St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) (1891-1942)
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Blessed Angela of Foligno (1248-1309)
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St. Louise de Marillac (d. 1660)
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Most Holy Name of Jesus
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Blessed Luchesio and Buonadonna (d.1260)
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St. Leo the Great (d. 461)
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St. Anthony of Egypt (251-356)
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St. Salvator of Horta (1520-1567)