Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II turned 88
Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II turned 88

The Prime Minister of Georgia, Giorgi Gakharia, congratulated the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II on his birthday.

In a congratulatory message on his official Facebook page, Giorgi Gakharia said the contribution of the Patriarch to strengthening the religiosity of the Georgian nation, preserving its historical uniqueness and traditions is immeasurable. The Patriarch’s role in the restoration of Georgian churches and education is much appreciated.

“I congratulate the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness, and Beatitude Ilia II on his birthday with love and great respect. Even now, when the whole world is fighting the invisible enemy, the prayer-blessing of His Holiness gives us, the whole of Georgia, a special strength to overcome the ordeal by caring for each other. I wish our patriarch health, encouragement, and longevity,” Giorgi Gakharia said in a congratulatory message on his official Facebook page.