Vinçenc Prennushi


Vinçenc Prennushi

Archbishop of Durrës
Prennushi photographed by Kel Marubi (1936).
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseDurrës
SeeDurrës
Appointed26 June 1940
Term ended19 March 1949
PredecessorPjetër Gjura
SuccessorRrok Mirdita
Previous post(s)Bishop of Sapë (1936–1940)
Orders
Ordination19 March 1908
Consecration19 March 1936
by Giovanni Battista della Pietra
Personal details
Born
Nikoll Prendushi

(1885-09-04)4 September 1885
Died19 March 1949(1949-03-19) (aged 63)
Durrës, Albania
Signature
Sainthood
Feast day5 November
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Beatified5 November 2016
Shkodër Cathedral, Albania
by Cardinal Angelo Amato
Attributes
  • Episcopal attire
Patronage
  • Persecuted Christians

Vinçenc Prennushi (born Nikoll Prendushi, 4 September 1885 – 19 March 1949) was an Albanian Roman Catholic professed member from the Order of Friars Minor and he served as the Archbishop of Durrës from 1940 until his death. Prennushi became a noted poet and writer and published several works on national and international matters.

Prennushi – and other companions killed under the communist regime – was beatified on 5 November 2016 and Cardinal Angelo Amato presided over the celebration on the behalf of Pope Francis.