Blessed Fran Mirakaj
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
March 4
Born
August 13, 1916
Died
March 1, 4
Beatified
5 November 2016 by Pope Francis
Venerated
26 April 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Fran Mirakaj, also known as Prenda Alija Kamerin, was a devout Catholic and a lifelong layman of the diocese of Sapôs, Albania. Born on 13 August 1916 in Kodôr Qurk, Iballô of Pukôs, Shkodôr, Albania, Fran grew up in a family deeply rooted in their Catholic faith.
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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