Karekin II: Ilia II led his faithful congregation with fatherly wisdom, love

1TV, Georgia
Mar 18 2026
Karekin II: Ilia II led his faithful congregation with fatherly wisdom, love

His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, published the condolence statement in connection with the death of Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II.

“The long patriarchal service of His Holiness, Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II, was the confirmation of the strength of his faith and spiritually committed leadership. His pontificate was marked by the revival of spiritual life in Georgia and the strengthening and revival of clergical life.

In difficult times, His Holiness the Patriarch led his faithful congregation with fatherly wisdom and love, firmly defending the mission of the Holy Church of Georgia,” reads the condolence statement.

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