Procession toward Sameba Cathedral commences (Photo, Video)

The procession on foot to transfer the remains of His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, from the Patriarchal Residence to the Sameba (Holy Trinity) Cathedral has commenced.

Public Funerals will be held at the Sameba Cathedral.

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II passed away on March 17 at the age of 93.

Georgia has declared a national day of mourning following the death of Ilia II.

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, will be laid to rest on Sunday, March 22, in the Sioni Cathedral.