Memorial for P. Titus Helde: A hero who protected women from violence

Memorial for P. Titus Helde: A hero who protected women from violence

Mistelbach, Österreich - In a moving commemoration of P. Titus Helde, who risked his life for women in Mistelbach 80 years ago, an impressive event program unrolled, which is organized by both the Salvatorians and the community. On April 22, 1945, during the Second World War, the order man courageously stood in the way to protect women from violence and rape. He was shot in his heroic act and has been a martyr since then. On the occasion of his death on May 11, 2025, a service and a memorial ceremony will take place in the parish church of St. Martin in Mistelbach, at which Provincial P. Máron Gál will reveal a plaque, such as kathpress.at reported.

The series of events also includes an informative panel discussion in the Mistelbach parish center on May 16, in which experts talk about heroic life and its humanitarian influence. The discussion is moderated by Martin Kolozs and promises to offer new perspectives on historical events. The highlight of the commemoration will be a peace concert under the title "Hope - Hope" on May 23, which is presented by the choir con cor. These events are a request to appreciate the courage and devotion of P. Titus Helde, especially in view of the terrible circumstances of the time, as well as four women in Mistelbach who suffered from the terrible deeds of the soldiers, how Salvatorianer.at reported.