Blessed Gjon Koda
Also known as: Brother Serafin
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
May 11
Born
April 25, 1893
Died
May 1, 11
Beatified
5 November 2016 by Pope Francis
Biography
Blessed Gjon Koda, also known as Brother Serafin, was a Franciscan Friar Minor, priest, and martyr. He was born on 25 April 1893 in Janjevô (Janjevo), Lypjan, Serbia. Blessed Gjon celebrated his first Mass on 30 July 1925, embarking on a dedicated journey serving the Catholic faith.