Dom Lazer Shantoja

Beato Lazër Shantoja

Beato

Post-Congregation

Día de Fiesta

5-Mar

Nacimiento

2 September 1892 in Shkodrë, Albania

Fallecimiento

Shot on 5 March 1945 in Tiranë, Albania

Beatificado

5 November 2016 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated at the Square of the Cathedral of Shën Shtjefnit, Shkodër, Albania, presided by Cardinal Angelo Amato

Venerado

26 April 2016 by Pope Francis (decree of martyrdom)

Biografía

Blessed Lazër Shantoja, priest of the Archdiocese of Shkodrë-Pult, Albania, dedicated his life to the service of the Church amidst profound adversity. Born in Albania, his path to priesthood led him to study at the Pontifical French Seminary in Rome and later to pursue theology in Innsbruck, Austria. He was ordained a priest for his native archdiocese on 29 May 1915, entering a ministry marked by fervent preaching and deep pastoral commitment. His reputation for eloquent and inspiring sermons earned him recognition, and he served with distinction as Secretary to Archbishop Lazare Mj