From the Depths of Hell I Saw Jesus on the Cross: A Priest in the Prisons of Communist Albania

Auteurs

• Dom Simon Jubani

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• 296 pages
• 11 heures de lecture

• Esotérisme et religion

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The testimony of Dom Simon Jubani, a priest in our Archdiocese, provides a profound insight into the harrowing experience under Enver Hoxha's communist dictatorship in Albania. Through his perspective, readers will gain a deep understanding of the impact these years had on the nation. This publication aims to resonate with many, ensuring that the atrocities committed during this period are not forgotten. ✠ Archbishop Angelo Massafra, OFM, Metropolitan Archbishop of Shkodër-Pult. This compelling work stands out as it is penned by the victim himself, rather than an outsider. It offers a unique quality that is unmatched in literature on the subject. Albania remains largely unknown internationally, especially as access was restricted during the communist regime. Among Eastern European nations, Albania experienced some of the most severe persecution against the Catholic Church, orchestrated by the brutal dictator Enver Hoxha, who was educated in France. In 1967, Albania was declared the world's first atheist state, leading to the destruction of all churches. Dom Simon Jubani shares his life story and the twenty-six years he endured in communist prisons, where he faced extreme torture, resulting in the loss of all his teeth. He notably celebrated the first public Mass in Albania on November 4, 1990, signaling the impending fall of the dictatorship. Dom Simon was a prominent figure, both in Albania and abroad, persecuted for perfor

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• Année de publication: 2021
• Reliure: (rigide)