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Dom Mikel Beltoja
Dom Mikel Beltoja

Blessed Mikel Beltoja

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

February 10

Born

May 9, 1935

Died

February 1, 10

Beatified

5 November 2016 by Pope Francis

Venerated

26 April 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Mikel Beltoja, also known as Father Mikel Beltoja, was born on 9 May 1935 in Beltoj, a village near Shkodrô in Albania. He received his theological training under the guidance of Bishop Ernest Çoba of Shkodrô, who recognized Mikel's deep devotion and commitment to his faith.

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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