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Dom Lek Sirdani

Dom Lek Sirdani

Blessed Lek Sirdani

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

December 26

Born

March 1, 1891

Died

December 26, 1948

Beatified

5 November 2016 by Pope Francis

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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