Teofilius Matulionis, a Lithuanian priest and archbishop who was persecuted by the Soviet regime, was beatified in a solemn ceremony at Vilnius' Cathedral Square on Sunday.
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The sarcophagus with Teofilius Matulionis' remains will be solemnly placed in Vilnius Cathedral on Saturday evening, on the eve of his beatification.
Up to 50,000 people may attend festivities in Vilnius on Sunday for beatification of Teofilius Matulionis, organizers say, as police plans to boost its presence in the Lithuanian capital.
Vyskupas Teofilius Matulionis (1873-1962) buvo žmogus, kurio gyvenimo dramą bus galima imti prototipu geram istoriniam ar psichologiniam romanui, kelių serijų filmui. Be jokios ironijos – mūsų laikų didvyris, stojantis į gretą su didžiaisiais krikščionijos šventaisiais.
Pope Francis has set the date for beatification of Lithuanian Archbishop Teofilius Matulionis – he will be announced blessed in Vilnius on June 25.