Prime Minister of Georgia congratulates Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia - Ilia II on the 46th anniversary of his enthronement.

“With great respect and love, I congratulate His Holiness, Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia - Ilia II, on the 46th anniversary of his enthronement.

For almost five decades, His Eminence has been taking care of our spiritual life, civil unity, and the progress of the country with wisdom and love, establishing and strengthening the universal values of faith, love of brothers and sisters, serving the country and the people by his own example.

His name is associated with the return of Christian values in Georgia; with the international recognition of the autocephaly of the Mother Church; With the revival of church and monastic life, spiritual education and many other good things. This great achievement is equally important and precious to all citizens of our multinational country.

I am glad that I had the opportunity to meet His Holiness with his family and personally congratulate him on this remarkable date. I wish longevity and courage to our patriarch!”, - writes Irakli Garibashvili.