Tirano: Fr. Albania, who abandoned atheism and embraced the Catholic faith, later became a clergyman. Pope Francis elevates Arjun Dodge to bishopric The 43-year-old is the patron saint of the Diocese of Tirana, Albania. The pope has appointed Arjun Dodaj. The Vatican has issued an appointment order for the ninth day. The ordained bishop is in shock of an unexpectedly big mission.
Arjan Dodaz was born in a communist family in Albania. At the time, the communist government had great control over religions, and received atheist education. The family was going through a lot of hardships at that time. However, Arjan’s grandfather and great-grandmother were steadfast Christians. They were all learning the prayers through songs that day. He said that even during his working days, he could sing Christian songs. Arjan smiles. It is through these songs that he learns the lessons of the Christian faith.
In 2017, Archbishop George Anthony Frendo, president of the Archdiocese of Tiranേ, called him to serve in his homeland. Pope Francis is shocked to find that after three years, Pope Francis has appointed him to help. Argan. Dodaj said that he did not want such a position, but that the mission entrusted to him by the pope was in obedience and acceptance to the Church in the hope of Christ and the Virgin Mary. 16% of the population of Albania, the Islamic majority country, follow Christianity.
