Joseph Vandor
Servant of GodOctober 8 · 1909–1979
Joseph Vandor (1909, Dorog — 1979, Santa Clara) — Servant of God, missionary. Feast day: 8 October.
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Joseph Vandor was a Hungarian missionary priest belonging to the Salesians of Don Bosco. Born in 1909 in Dorog, he later moved to Cuba in 1936, where he dedicated much of his life to service. He held various roles, including rector and chaplain, and was notably recognized for his courageous mediation during the Battle of Santa Clara. Following his death in 1979, his life of heroic virtue was officially recognized by the Catholic Church, leading to his designation as a Venerable.