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Blessed Daniel Dajani
Blessed Daniel Dajani

Blessed Daniel Dajani

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

March 4

Born

December 2, 1906

Died

March 1, 4

Beatified

5 November 2016 by Pope Francis

Venerated

26 April 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Daniel Dajani, also known as Father Daniel, was born on 2 December 1906 in the village of Blinisht, Zadrima, Lezhô, Albania. From a young age, he felt a strong calling to serve as a priest. At the age of 12, he entered the Pontifical Seminary in Scutari, Albania, where he began his path of religious formation.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified2016-11-05 by 5 November 2016 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated at the Square of the Cathedral of Shën Shtjefnit, Shkodër, Albania, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato
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