In a historic event for Estonia and its small Catholic community, the beatification Mass of Archbishop Eduard Profittlich SJ (1890-1942) took place in Tallinn's Freedom Square on Saturday. Profittlich is the first Estonian to be elevated to the altars by the Catholic Church.
"This day is a great gift not only to the Catholic Church in Estonia, but to the entire Catholic Church and Estonian society. Archbishop Profittlich's fidelity to Christ and his love for Estonia up to his martyrdom are a living example of hope, courage and love for all Christians," wrote Bishop Philippe Jourdan of Tallinn on the occasion of the beatification.
