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Çiprian Nika ([[Shkodër]], [[June 19]], [[1900]] – [[March 11]], [[1948]]) was an [[Albania|Albanian]] [[Franciscans|Franciscan]], teacher, and publicist. The diocesan process for his [[beatification]] was announced on [[November 10]], [[2002]], by Cardinal [[Crescenzio Sepe]], then Prefect of the [[Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples]], during the [[Eucharist]] at [[St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Shkodër]]. Nika was [[canonization|canonized]] on [[November 5]], [[2016]], in the square in front of the cathedral.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Flocchini |first1=Emilia |title=Beati Martiri Albanesi (Vincenzo Prennushi e 37 compagni) |url=http://www.santiebeati.it/dettaglio/96474 |website=Santiebeati |accessdate=27 September 2020}}</ref>
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| death_place = Zall i Kirit, Shkodër, Albania
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'''Çiprian Nika''', OFM ([[Shkodër]], 19 July 1900 – 11 March 1948) was an [[Albania]]n [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] priest, [[Franciscans|Franciscan]], teacher, and publicist.

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The diocesan process for his [[beatification]] was announced on November 10, 2002, by Cardinal [[Crescenzio Sepe]], then Prefect of the [[Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples]], during the [[Eucharist]] at [[St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Shkodër]]. Nika was [[Beatification|beatified]] on 5 November 2016, in the square in front of the cathedral.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Flocchini |first1=Emilia |title=Beati Martiri Albanesi (Vincenzo Prennushi e 37 compagni) |url=http://www.santiebeati.it/dettaglio/96474 |website=Santiebeati |accessdate=27 September 2020}}</ref>

==Biography==
==Biography==
He was born in Shkodër as Deda, son of Mëhill Nikë and Prenda Ali Mirashi<ref name="kp-200">{{cite book |last1=Kurti |first1=P. Donat |title=Provinça Françeskane Shqiptare |date=2003 |publisher=Botime Françeskane |location=Shkodër |isbn=99927-789-1-1 |page=133}}</ref> from the village of Celaj (now [[Shosh]]). Deda was orphaned of his mother at the age of five and brought to a local Franciscan orphanage.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Milani |first1=Prelë |title=At Çiprian Nika ndër ma të diturit françeskan në fushën teologjike dhe filozofike |journal=Dukagjini |date=June 2015 |issue=140 |url=http://shoqatadukagjini.com/gazeta/gazeta/pdf/duk_140.pdf}}</ref> He excelled as a student and took his calling in the Order of Saint Francis. He entered the priesthood on [[October 16]], [[1916]]; took the provisional conditions on [[October 23]], [[1917]]; was ordained on [[September 16]], [[1921]]; and celebrated his first [[Mass in the Catholic Church|Mass]] on [[July 25]], [[1924]].<ref name="kp-200" />
He was born in Shkodër as Deda, to Mëhill Nikë and Prenda Ali Mirashi<ref name="kp-200">{{cite book |last1=Kurti |first1=P. Donat |title=Provinça Françeskane Shqiptare |date=2003 |publisher=Botime Françeskane |location=Shkodër |isbn=99927-789-1-1 |page=133}}</ref> from the village of Celaj (now [[Shosh, Albania|Shosh]]). Deda was orphaned of his mother at the age of five and brought to a local Franciscan orphanage.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Milani |first1=Prelë |title=At Çiprian Nika ndër ma të diturit françeskan në fushën teologjike dhe filozofike |journal=Dukagjini |date=June 2015 |issue=140 |url=http://shoqatadukagjini.com/gazeta/gazeta/pdf/duk_140.pdf}}</ref> He excelled as a student and took his calling in the Order of Saint Francis. He entered the priesthood on 16 October 1916; took the provisional conditions on 23 October 1917; was ordained on 16 September 1921; and celebrated his first [[Mass in the Catholic Church|Mass]] on 25 July 1924.<ref name="kp-200" />


After completing his theological studies in [[Austria]], he took the Franciscan name [[Cyprian]] in the [[Order of Friars Minor]]. He returned to Shkodër to teach at the [[Illyricum (school)|Illyricum]] school. Under the direction of Father [[Martin Gjoka]], he also participated in the Franciscan wind orchestra of around 40 people, in which he played the [[transverse flute|flute]].
After completing his theological studies in [[Austria]], he took the Franciscan name [[Cyprian]] in the [[Order of Friars Minor]]. He returned to Shkodër to teach at the [[Illyricum (school)|Illyricum]] school. Under the direction of Father [[Martin Gjoka]], he also participated in the Franciscan wind orchestra of around 40 people, in which he played the [[transverse flute|flute]].


In [[1939]], he took over the post of provincial deputy, succeeding [[Mati Prennushi]] as provincial guardian in [[1943]].
In 1939, he took over the post of provincial deputy, succeeding [[Mati Prennushi]] as provincial guardian in 1943.

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With the advent of the [[People's Socialist Republic of Albania]], Nika was arrested and accused of hiding weapons. On 28 December 1947, the Trial Panel ruled that he was to die by [[firing squad]] and that [[Pal Dodaj]] of [[Janjevo]] was to be imprisoned for life. Nika was shot on 11 March 1948, at 5:00 in the morning, in the prison surrounded by his associates.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tedeschini |first1=Paul |title=Pushkatohet 61 vjet ma parë P. Çiprian Nika OFM |url=https://albemigrant2011.wordpress.com/2009/07/25/pushkatohet-61-vjet-ma-pare-atedhetari-at-ciprian-nika-ofm/ |website=albemigrant2011.wordpress.com |date=25 July 2009 |accessdate=27 September 2020}}</ref>


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With the advent of the [[People's Socialist Republic of Albania]], Nika was arrested and accused of hiding weapons. On [[December 28]], [[1947]], the Trial Panel ruled that he was to die by [[firing squad]] and that [[Pal Dodaj]] of [[Janjevo]] was to be imprisoned for life. Nika was shot on [[March 11]], [[1948]], at 5:00 in the morning, in the prison surrounded by his associates.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tedeschini |first1=Paul |title=Pushkatohet 61 vjet ma parë P. Çiprian Nika o.f.m |url=https://albemigrant2011.wordpress.com/2009/07/25/pushkatohet-61-vjet-ma-pare-atedhetari-at-ciprian-nika-ofm/ |website=albemigrant2011.wordpress.com |accessdate=27 September 2020}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 08:52, 4 October 2023

Blessed

Çiprian Nika

OFM
Photo of Çiprian Nika most likely photographed by Kel Marubi.
Personal details
Born
Dedë Nika

(1900-07-19)19 July 1900
Shosh, Shkodër, Ottoman Empire (today Albania)
Died19 March 1948(1948-03-19) (aged 47)
Zall i Kirit, Shkodër, Albania
Sainthood
Feast day5 November
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Beatified5 November 2016
Saint Stephen's Cathedral, Shkodër, Albania
by Cardinal Angelo Amato

Çiprian Nika, OFM (Shkodër, 19 July 1900 – 11 March 1948) was an Albanian Catholic priest, Franciscan, teacher, and publicist.

The diocesan process for his beatification was announced on November 10, 2002, by Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, then Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, during the Eucharist at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Shkodër. Nika was beatified on 5 November 2016, in the square in front of the cathedral.[1]

Biography

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He was born in Shkodër as Deda, to Mëhill Nikë and Prenda Ali Mirashi[2] from the village of Celaj (now Shosh). Deda was orphaned of his mother at the age of five and brought to a local Franciscan orphanage.[3] He excelled as a student and took his calling in the Order of Saint Francis. He entered the priesthood on 16 October 1916; took the provisional conditions on 23 October 1917; was ordained on 16 September 1921; and celebrated his first Mass on 25 July 1924.[2]

After completing his theological studies in Austria, he took the Franciscan name Cyprian in the Order of Friars Minor. He returned to Shkodër to teach at the Illyricum school. Under the direction of Father Martin Gjoka, he also participated in the Franciscan wind orchestra of around 40 people, in which he played the flute.

In 1939, he took over the post of provincial deputy, succeeding Mati Prennushi as provincial guardian in 1943.

With the advent of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania, Nika was arrested and accused of hiding weapons. On 28 December 1947, the Trial Panel ruled that he was to die by firing squad and that Pal Dodaj of Janjevo was to be imprisoned for life. Nika was shot on 11 March 1948, at 5:00 in the morning, in the prison surrounded by his associates.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Flocchini, Emilia. "Beati Martiri Albanesi (Vincenzo Prennushi e 37 compagni)". Santiebeati. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b Kurti, P. Donat (2003). Provinça Françeskane Shqiptare. Shkodër: Botime Françeskane. p. 133. ISBN 99927-789-1-1.
  3. ^ Milani, Prelë (June 2015). "At Çiprian Nika ndër ma të diturit françeskan në fushën teologjike dhe filozofike" (PDF). Dukagjini (140).
  4. ^ Tedeschini, Paul (25 July 2009). "Pushkatohet 61 vjet ma parë P. Çiprian Nika OFM". albemigrant2011.wordpress.com. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
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