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Blessed Dedë Nikaj
Blessed Dedë Nikaj

Blessed Dedë Nikaj

Also known as: Brother Ciprian; Ciprian Nika; Dedë Nikacj

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

11-Mar

Born

19 July 1900 in Shkodër, Albania

Died

Shot on 11 March 1948 in Shkodër, Albania

Beatified

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

Venerated

26 April 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Dedë Nikaj, a devoted Franciscan priest and martyr, was born in Albania to a family that entrusted his early life to the care of the Franciscan Order after he lost his

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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