Patriarch Ilia II’s body lies in state at the Holy Trinity Cathedral (VIDEO) (upd)
LAST UPDATE: 18:30 The public funeral is attended by representatives of executive and legislative authorities, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, Parliament ...
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Tag: Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia
What is the procedure for the election of a Patriarch in the Georgian Orthodox Church
The new Patriarch of Georgia is to be elected by the Extended Council of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Under the ...
Metropolitan of Senaki: Patriarch Ilia II was great loss for Orthodox Church worldwide
“Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II has fallen asleep in the Lord. He was a man of an epoch, and ...
Patriarch of Romania expressed deep sorrow after repose of Patriarch of Georgia, Ilia II
Patriarch Daniel of Romania issued a message of condolence on Tuesday evening following the passing of Patriarch Ilia II of ...
Holy Synod of Patriarchate of Georgia to convene in extraordinary session
An extraordinary session of the Holy and Sacred Synod of the Church of Georgia will be convened on March 18, ...
Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia reposed in the Lord
Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia fell asleep in the Lord today, 17 March 2026, at the age of 93, leaving ...
Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia is hospitalized – His condition is deemed critical (upd)
LAST UPDATE: 19:50 Patriarch Ilia II was admitted to the Caucasus Medical Centre after suffering a sudden deterioration in his ...
Patriarch of Georgia calls the faithful to repentance and prayer at the beginning of Great Lent
On the eve of the beginning of Great Lent (22 February 2026), Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II,of All Georgia, addressed his flock ...
US Vice President praised Patriarch of Georgia’s work in high-level meeting in Milan
During an official reception hosted by the President of the Olympic Committee in Milan on February 6, the President of ...
Patriarch of Moscow to Patriarch of Georgia: Your Church remains rooted in faith
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow sent a congratulatory message to Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia, on the occasion of the feast ...
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