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Blessed Pal Prennushi

Blessed Pal Prennushi

Blessed Pal Prennushi

Also known as: Mati; Mattia

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

March 11

Born

October 2, 1881

Died

March 1, 11

Beatified

5 November 2016 by Pope Francis

Religious Order

Venerated

26 April 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Pal Prennushi, also known as Mati or Mattia, was born on 2 October 1881 in Shkodrô, Albania. He embarked on a path of faith and education, studying in various locations such as Schaz, Austria, Caldaro, Italy, and Grac, Austria. His spiritual journey led him to join the Franciscan Friars Minor, and he was ordained as a priest on 25 March 1904 in Shkodrô.

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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