Located on the square ” Gjon Pali II ” in Shkodra ,work of sculptor Agim Rada presents symbolically prayers that these martyrs did in the last moments of their lives. The inauguration brought together Apostolic Nuncio in Albania, Archbishop Ramiro Molinar Ingles , Minister of Culture, representatives of Shkodra Region and clerics.
The ceremony was followed by the promotion of the book “Nëntori i Bardhë” dedicated to the first Mass that brought religious freedom on 4 November 1990. Then was given the title “Region Gratitude” to the Archbishopric of Shkodra –Pult .
Monsignor Angelo Massafra, Archbishop of Shkodra said: “Putting the work of the master Agim Rada reminds us martyrdom in the “dark years” and is a warning to younger generations and to all of us, for a better Albania”.
President of the Regional Council of Shkodra Mrs. Greta Bardeli also the Vice President of the Association of Albanian Regional Councils said : “ The miracle of faith martyrs that did not stop believing that would happen, exactly the first Mass held by Don Simon Jubani on November 4, 1990″.
The Minister of Culture , Mirela Kumbaro said that Shkodra was the city that gave the great trials , facing fierce dictatorship that got everything .
