Blessed Mikel Suma
Also known as: Gaspër
Feast Day
16-Apr
Born
23 March 1897 in Shkodrë, Albania
Died
16 April 1950 at the Great Prison in Shkodrë, Albania of cancer
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 Suma, also known as Gaspôr, was born on 23 March 1897 in Shkodrô, Albania. He displayed a deep interest in scholarly pursuits from a young age and pursued his studies in philosophy and theology at various renowned institutions, including the seminary in Shkodrô, the Austrian cities of Vienna, Graz, and Lankowitz, as well as Genoa, Italy.
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