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Dom Jak Bushati

Dom Jak Bushati

Blessed Jak Bushati

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

12-Feb

Born

8 August 1890 in Shkodrë, Albania

Died

12 February 1949 in Shkodrë, 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 Jak Bushati, also known as Blessed Jak Bushati of Shkodrô, was born on 8 August 1890 in Shkodrô, Albania. Little is known about his early life, but he dedicated himself to the service of God and pursued his studies at the prestigious Pontifical Seminary of Shkodrô.

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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