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Blessed Zef Marksen
Blessed Zef Marksen

Blessed Zef Marksen

Also known as: Josef Marxen

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

16-Nov

Born

5 August 1906 in Worringen, Cologne, Germany

Died

Shot on 16 November 1946 in the high security prison in Tiranë, 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 Zef Marksen, also known as Josef Marxen, was born on 5 August 1906 in Worringen, Cologne, Germany. He grew up in a devout Catholic family and developed a strong faith from an early age.

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