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Dom Ejell Deda
Dom Ejell Deda

Blessed Ejëll Deda

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 12

Born

February 22, 1917

Died

May 12, 1948

Beatified

5 November 2016 by Pope Francis

Venerated

26 April 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Ejëll Deda dedicated his life to the service of God and his people in Albania during a time of profound persecution. Born in the Archdiocese of Shkodrë-Pult, his path to the priesthood was formed through study with the Franciscans and at the Shkodrë Pontifical Seminary. He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Shkod

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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