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Martyrs of Communism

Remembrance

Year by year

Witnesses of the faith during the communist persecution. Thirty-eight of them were declared blessed in Shkodër on 5 November 2016. Here, by the year they gave their lives.

1913 Before the communist regime
- Atë Luigj Paliq Franciscan 1877–1913 Shot
1927 Before the communist regime
- Dom Gjon Gazulli Priest 1893–1927 Hanged
1945 2 witnesses
- Dom Lazër Shantoja Priest 1892–1945 Shot
- Dom Ndre Zadeja Priest 1891–1945 Shot
1946 10 witnesses
1947 5 witnesses
1948 10 witnesses
1949 2 witnesses
- Imzot Vinçens Prennushi O.F.M. Archbishop 1885–1949 Died in prison
- Dom Jak Bushati Priest 1890–1949 Died under torture
1950 2 witnesses
- Atë Gaspër Suma O.F.M. Franciscan 1897–1950 Died in prison
- Marije Tuci Aspirant nun 1928–1950 Died under torture
1951 1 witness
- Mons. Jul Bonati Priest 1874–1951 Died in prison
1954 1 witness
- Atë Karl Serreqi O.F.M. Franciscan 1911–1954 Died in prison
1958 1 witness
- Dom Ndoc Suma Priest 1887–1958 Died after prison
1959 1 witness
- Dom Dedë Malaj Priest 1917–1959 Shot
1969 1 witness
- Dom Marin Shkurti Priest 1933–1969 Shot
1971 1 witness
- Dom Shtjefën Kurti Priest 1898–1971 Shot
1974 1 witness
- Dom Mikel Beltoja Priest 1935–1974 Shot
2016 Beatification

On 5 November 2016, in Shkodër, Archbishop Vinçenc Prennushi and 37 companion martyrs were declared blessed.
2024 Beatification

On 16 November 2024, in Shkodër Cathedral, Fr Luigj Paliq and Fr Gjon Gazulli were declared blessed.

Writings on the martyrs

9 November 2009
In the footsteps of the martyrs of communism (1946-1990)
(1946-1990) IN THE FORMER PRISON OF THE STATE SECURITY – “SIGURIMI” SHKODËR By the care of the Sisters of S.Claire Monastery “St. Claire” Shkodër I STATION: JESUS IS CONDEMNED TO DEATH. – We praise, you o…

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