
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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