By Musasizi Isaac
Dr. Cyprian Kizito Lwanga, the 3rd Archbishop of Kampala diocese was laid to rest on Thursday, April 8 inside Lubaga cathedral, the church he had presided over.
His burial followed public viewing of his body outside the church and a requiem mass in the morning.
Before the burial, rituals were performed. These included among others laying a white cloth to signify the day he was baptized and the cross. Below are some of the moments during the mass.
Bishops lay flowers over the casket containing the remains of Archbishop Lwanga. Newsday Photo
The grave in which Dr. Lwanga was laid
KAtikkiro Mayiga arrives at Lubaga cathedral for the requiem mass.
Prince Wasajja during the mass
DP President General Norbert Mao
The clergy.
Representatives from the Orthordox church attend the requiem mass of Dr. Lwanga.
Former EALA speaker Magret Zziwa during the mass
Bishops lay a wreath on the casket of Dr. Lwanga
Namirembe diocese bishop Luwalira lay a wreath on the casket
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga lay a wreath on the casket.
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