Dom Ndre Zadeja

Blessed Ndre Zadeja

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

25-Mar

Born

3 November 1891 in Shkodrë, Albania

Died

Shot on 25 March 1945 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 Ndre Zadeja was born on 3 November 1891 in Shkodrô, Albania. He displayed a strong devotion to his Catholic faith from an early age and felt the calling to become a priest. After completing his studies at the Shkodrô Pontifical Seminary, he pursued further theological education in Innsbruck, Austria.

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