The Martyrs of Albania were a collective group of 38 individuals killed during the Communist regime in Albania from 1945 until 1974 (all but five between 1945 and 1950). Each of these individuals, apart from four, were part of the religious life as either priests or religious and served as either missionaries or educators. The martyrs were: Alfons Tracki, Anton Muzaj, Anton Zogaj, Bernardin (Zef) Palaj, Çiprian (Dedë) Nika, Daniel Dajani, Dedë Malaj, Dedë Plani, Dedë Maçaj, Ejëll Deda, Fran Mirakaj, Frano Gjini, Gaspër Suma, Giovanni Fausti, Gjelosh Lulashi, Gjon Pantalla, Gjon Shllaku, Jak Bushati, Josef Marxen, Josif Mihali, Jul Bonati, Karl Serreqi, Lazër Shantoja, Lek Sirdani, Luigj Prendushi, Marin Shkurti, Mark Çuni, Mark Xhani, Mati (Pal) Prennushi, Mikel Beltoja, Maria Tuçi, Ndoc Suma, Ndre Zadeja, Pjetër Çuni, Qerim Sadiku, Serafin Koda, Shtjefën Kurti, Vinçenc Prennushi.