The new martyr Nicodemus also known as Saint Nicodemus of Berat (Albanian: Shën Nikodhimi i Beratit) was born in Vithkuq in present-day Albania. He was married and had children there. Later he converted to Islam and then became a Christian again, at Athos, Greece. After three years he decided to return in his native town, informing the Muslim authorities of his decision. He was behaded on 11 July 1722. His relics are venerated in Berat.