The Patriarchate of Georgia announced that Bishop Lazar (Samadbegishvili) of Borjomi and Bakuriani, passed away today, November 20, due to COVID-19 and other serious ailments.
Bishop Lazar will lay in repose in the Iveria Virgin Mary Icon Temple at Makhata Mount.
On Sunday, November 22, at 10:00, the funeral service will begin, and the late hierarch will be buried at 15:00.