Ilia II:  These 40 years were the hardest years, I am grateful to those who pray for me
Ilia II: These 40 years were the hardest years, I am grateful to those who pray for me

Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II expresses gratitude for congratulations on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the enthronement.

“”I am grateful to all of you and I would like to say that these 40 years were the hardest years, but thanks to God’s blessing we have passed these years and completed 40 years. I could not bear it without your help and love. I am grateful to all those people who pray for me and it is valuable for me. Be blessed, happy. God is with us!” – Ilia II said.

The Georgian Orthodox Church marks the 40th anniversary of enthronement of Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II today.