Blessed Mark Gjani
Also known as: Mark Xhani
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
March 21
Born
July 10, 1914
Died
January 1, 1947
Beatified
5 November 2016 by Pope Francis
Venerated
26 April 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Mark Gjani, also known as Mark Xhani, was born on 10 July 1914 in Mirditô, Albania. Little is known about his early life and family background. However, his dedication to the Catholic faith would later become evident in his remarkable journey.
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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