Rudolf Komorek was a Polish Catholic priest of the Salesians of Don Bosco who lived from 1890 to 1949. Born in Bielsko-Biała, he served as a military chaplain during the First World War, providing care to the wounded before being held as a prisoner of war in Trento. Following his wartime experiences, he joined the Salesian order and eventually traveled to Brazil to carry out missionary work. He died in São José dos Campos from tuberculosis, having been recognized for his heroic life and service.