holidays

Christian feast day: Blessed János Scheffler

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Blessed János Scheffler from December 6, null

Beatification

Solemn declaration by the pope about the holy life of a person on earth

Beatification is a recognition accorded by the Catholic Church of a deceased person's entrance into Heaven and capacity to intercede on behalf of individuals who pray in their name. Beati is the plural form, referring to those who have undergone the process of beatification;…
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János Scheffler

Hungarian bishop

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. He had been noted during his…
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