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Orthodox Georgians Gather in Tbilisi to Mourn Longtime Patriarch Ilia II

Orthodox Christians gathered in Tbilisi to honor Ilia II, the Georgian Orthodox Church's long-serving patriarch. His passing marks the end of an era and the beginning of a crucial transition for the church's future leadership.

· 75d ago

Ilia II, Patriarch Who Revived Georgian Orthodox Church, Dies at 93

Ilia II, leader of the Georgian Orthodox Church for nearly 50 years, has died at 93. His leadership restored the church from Soviet-era repression, shaping its central role in Georgian culture.

· 79d ago