Martyrs of Albania
Feast Day
5-Nov
Beatified
5 November 2016 by Pope Francis; beatification celebrated in 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
The Martyrs of Albania were a group of 38 Christians who were brutally martyred by the Communist regime in Albania over the course of several years. Their names are Alfons Tracki, Anton Muzaj, Anton Zogaj, Daniel Dajani, Dedë Maçaj, Dedë Malaj, Dedë Nikaj, Dedë Plani, Ejëll Deda, Fran Mirakaj, Frano Gjini, Giovanni Fausti, Gjelosh Lulashi, Gjon Koda, Gjon Pantalia, Jak Bushati, Josif Papamihali, Jul Bonati, Kolë Shllaku, Lazër Shantoja, Lek Sirdani, Luigj Prendushi, Maria Tuci, Marin Shkurti, Mark Çuni, Mark Gjani, Mikel Beltoja, Mikel Suma, Ndoc Suma, Ndre Zadeja, Ndue Serreqi, Nikollë Prennushi, Pal Prennushi, Pjetër Çuni, Qerim Sadiku, Shtjefën Kurti, Zef Marksen, Zef Palaj.
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