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Dom Lek Sirdani
Dom Lek Sirdani

Blessed Lek Sirdani

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

26-Dec

Born

1 March 1891 in Bogë, Shkodrë, Albania

Died

26 December 1948 in Koplek, 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 Lek Sirdani was born on 1 March 1891 in the village of Bogô, located in the Shkodrô region of Albania. From a young age, he displayed a deep passion for the Catholic faith and felt called to serve God and His people.

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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