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János Scheffler

Hungarian bishop (1887-1952) · Romania · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 65

János Scheffler was a Hungarian-born Roman Catholic prelate who served as the bishop of two dioceses before acting as the Bishop of Oradea Mare. He was imprisoned due to opposing the Communist government policies and was killed while imprisoned.

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He had been noted during his episcopate for his attentiveness to vocations and for the defense of the faith from those forces that sought to disrupt it such as communism.

Country
Romania
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1952 · aged 65