Queen Elizabeth II congratulated Ilia II on 40th anniversary of enthronement
Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II congratulated Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II on 40th anniversary of enthronement.
I have pleasure in sending Your Holiness mu warmest congratulations on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of your election as Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia. I remember with great warmth our meeting during your visit to London in 2011. I am delighted that the close relationship between our peoples continues to grow. I send my best wishes for your good health and happiness, – the letter of Queen of the United Kingdom reads.