It does not mean that the Christian world had not been interested in Estonia before — as early as the 1170s, the Holy See had tried to send its missionary bishop here.
See ei tähenda, et kristlik maailm poleks Eesti vastu varem huvi tundnud — vähemalt 1170. aastatest on teateid paavstitooli katsetest saata siia oma misjonipiiskop.