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Administration of Muslims of All Georgia wishes Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II good health and strength

19:33, 17.03.2026

The Administration of Muslims of All Georgia wishes Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II good health and strength.

As the Administration of Muslims writes on social media, the work of Ilia II is of paramount importance in strengthening interreligious mutual respect, peace and public unity.

“We express our respect for the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II, and we regret the deterioration of his health.

In this difficult time, we wish him a speedy recovery and strength. His many years of work in strengthening interreligious mutual respect, peace and public unity are of paramount importance,” the Administration of Muslims writes.

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II was admitted to the Caucasus Medical Centre in the late hours of the night following a deterioration in his health. Physicians have reported that the Patriarch suffered severe gastric bleeding, for which the necessary procedures were carried out and the haemorrhage brought under control. The Caucasus Medical Centre has confirmed that Ilia II is currently in the critical care department and on mechanical ventilation.

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