PM notes “great pleasure” of discussing domestic, int’l affairs with Catholicos Patriarch of Georgia
The PM said on his social media “current processes in the region” had been among topics reviewed in the meeting.Photo: Government's Administration.
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Monday noted the “great honour” and a “pleasure” in meeting Ilia II, the Catholicos Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church, earlier during the day.
The Government Administration cited Garibashvili as noting he had discussed both domestic and international developments with the leader of the Patriarchate.
The PM said on his social media “current processes in the region” had been among topics reviewed in the meeting.
He also wished Ilia II “health, courage and longevity” in his position.
Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili has praised the role of the Georgian Orthodox Church as “crucial” in the development of the nation, in comments marking an anniversary of the 1917 restoration of its independence from Russian religious authorities on Friday.
Ilia II, the Catholicos Patriarch of Georgia, has responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the breakout of hostilities by calling for an end to the clashes “as soon as possible”.
Catholics Patriarch of Georgia Ilia II has turned 89 today. He has been leading the spiritual life of the Orthodox Georgian Church for 44 years.
Important issues for Georgia and current events in the world were discussed on Tuesday in a meeting between Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and the Catholicos Patriarch of Georgia Ilia II.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Sunday “heartily” congratulated Ilia II, the Catholicos Patriarch of Georgia’s Orthodox Church on the 45th anniversary of his consecration as Patriarch, wishing him “longevity and health” for the benefit of Georgian people and Georgia.
We should remember that the future of humans and nations should be peaceful, the Catholicos Patriarch of Georgia Ilia II said in his New Year address, while wishing Georgian people health and a peaceful future.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Saturday said “Christian values have been the foundations of self-awareness of Georgians and defined the country’s history, traditions and culture for centuries”.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Saturday said Saint Alexi Shushania, an outstanding secular and clerical figure, who had made “a great contribution” to the preservation of spirituality, the protection of the Georgian language and national values in Georgia, was among those whose achievements and dedication to the country deserved more recognition and appreciation.