Prime Minister congratulates Patriarch on his 85th jubilee

13:33, 04.01.2018

Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili congratulates Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II on his 85th jubilee.

“Today we celebrate the 85th anniversary of our patriarch, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II. With the greatest love and respect I would like to bow my head in respect to his invaluable and devoted works dedicated to the nation and homeland during 40 years.

A number of churches-monasteries were restored, renovated and built during his entire career. His preaching is a call for love, tolerance, honesty and diligence, striving for Education.

The nation having such a spiritual leader is really happy.

I wish him a long life and health”, – Prime Minister’s statement reads.

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