The Prime Minister of Georgia congratulates the Catholicos - Patriarch of Georgia Ilia II on the 47th anniversary of his enthronement.

“Our nation has been blessed to have passed through contemporary history, an era of dramatic changes and challenges, under the spiritual guidance of His Holiness Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia. For almost half a century, his wisdom and unconditional love of God, the homeland, and a human being have been the model for us, uniting us and filling us with faith in the future.

I congratulate His Holiness on the 47th enthronement anniversary. I wish him good health and a long life for the benefit of our people and country”, - writes Irakli Kobakhidze.