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Blessed Qerim Sadiku
Blessed Qerim Sadiku

Blessed Qerim Sadiku

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

March 4

Born

February 18, 1919

Died

March 1, 4

Beatified

5 November 2016 by Pope Francis

Venerated

26 April 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Qerim Sadiku, also known as Qerim Sadiku, was born on 18 February 1919 in Vudanje, Yugoslavia (modern Vuthaj, Shkodrô, Albania). He grew up in a devout Catholic family that instilled in him a deep faith and love for his Albanian identity.

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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