Dom Mikel Beltoja

Blessed Mikel Beltoja

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

10-Feb

Born

9 May 1935 in Beltoj, Shkodrë, Albania

Died

Shot by firing squad on 10 February 1974 in 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 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