On Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, Easter Solemn Mass in Tallinn, Estonia was celebrated by the Bishop Ordinary, The Most Reverend Dr. Raivo Kodanik, DD, the sermon was given by His Beatitude, The Most Reverend Lord Dr. Heigo Ritsbek, MA, MDiv, DMin, LittD, DD. During the Mass the Patriarch gave two honorary degrees of Doctor of Letters (LittD) – to Mrs. Ulvi Renser, LittD and to Mrs. Inna Klettenberg, LittD.
Patriarch Heigo Ritsbek preaching
After the Mass (from left) Bishop Raivo Kodanik, Patriarch Heigo Ritsbek and Acolyte Rene Klettenberg