Blessed Mikel Suma
Also known as: Gaspër
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
April 16
Born
March 23, 1897
Died
April 16, 1950
Beatified
5 November 2016 by Pope Francis
Religious Order
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.
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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