Georgian Defence Minister pays tribute to fallen servicemembers on commemoration day
The Minister also congratulated Orthodox followers among the families of the servicemembers with the Easter holiday. Photo: Ministry of Defence
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Georgian Defence Minister Irakli Chikovani on Monday paid a tribute to the memory of fallen servicemembers to mark Day of Commemoration of the Dead, a holiday for Orthodox Christian followers.
Chikovani, Major General Giorgi Matiashvili, the Chief of the Georgian Defence Forces and their deputies marked the date at the Mukhatgverdi Cemetery of Brothers in Tbilisi, the Ministry said.
The Minister also congratulated Orthodox followers among the families of the servicemembers with the Easter holiday.
Orthodox Christians in Georgia and worldwide are celebrating today the most important Christian holiday - Easter - the resurrection of the martyred Christ.
Foreign ambassadors and international missions in Georgia have extended their messages of congratulation to Orthodox Christians in Georgia, who are celebrating Easter, the resurrection of the martyred Christ.
Georgian officials and institutions on Sunday wished Happy Easter to everyone celebrating the Christian holiday today in Georgia and across the world.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and the representatives of executive and legislative authorities joined the liturgy service held last night at the Sioni Cathedral in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi to celebrate Easter, the resurrection of the martyred Christ.