On 21 June, Pope Leo XIV confirmed the new date for the beatification of Archbishop Profittlich, 6 September 2025. This will be the first beatification in Estonian history.
Due to the death of Pope Francis , that celebration was postponed. May, we had to change not only the date, but also the location, which is now Vabaduse väljak. This is a major challenge for us. As the beatification will take place 4 months later than was planned, it will also increase the costs. We are expecting thousands of people to attend the beatification Mass, and many European pilgrims have already booked a trip for the occasion! Organising such an event (building the altar and stage, video and audio equipment, TV coverage, etc....) requires a lot of work and costs, but it is necessary if we want our first beatification to be visible and to speak to Estonian society. This event is a special blessing from God, and especially in this year, which is the Jubilee Year of the whole Catholic Church. In addition to Archbishop Profittlich, we also remember the 23,000 Estonians who died in prison camps.
Therefore, we still need and ask for your help and support, especially now that only a few weeks separate us from this great event.
Please support the beatificationl of Archbishop Profittlich. You can donate by bank transfer as follows:
Roman Catholic Church in Estonia
AS SEB PANK
IBAN : EE611010220267043227
SWIFT/BIC: EEUHEE2XXXX
Write "beatification".
Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts and see you on September 6, 2025 at 11.00 am !