 But getting to the hospital took longer due to checkpoints and had to stop several times since the Russians wanted to inspect the ambulance; the blanket had to be taken off him on these occasions so the Russians could see there was no hidden treasure.Professors Jung and Petz - who had known Apor - performed the operation which seemed to be successful and saw a slight improvement on Holy Saturday when he received the Eucharist with his sister at his side.He thanked God for having accepted his sacrifice and for the fact that the women he protected were still safe.