Blessed Mark Gjani
Also known as: Mark Xhani
Feast Day
21-Mar
Born
10 July 1914 in Mirditë, Albania
Died
Tortured to death in 1947 in Shën Pal, Mirditë, Albania; body dumped in a canal to be eaten by stray dogs
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 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.
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