Janani Luwum
1922-1977 20th century Feast day: February 17
The word held firm before violence, and the prayer that does not yield to fear.
Who was Janani Luwum?
A Ugandan shepherd who became Anglican Archbishop of Uganda, he raised his voice against the killings of Idi Amin's regime. Summoned with other bishops, he was murdered the next day; his statue now stands among the twentieth-century martyrs at the gate of Westminster Abbey.
In their own words
I do not know how long I shall be here, but my life is in God's hands.