1 of 1
Story summary
- Ilia II, the patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church, died on Tuesday at age 93 after a 49-year tenure.
- Nino Kajaia, a mourner, described him as a friend and leader, marking his death as a significant loss.
- Doctor Giga Tutberidze emphasized his role in uniting the nation during challenging times, including the Soviet era and the civil wars of the 1990s.
- Georgia has embraced Christianity since the early fourth century.
