Georgia celebrated the 45th anniversary of the enthronement of Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia, on December 25, 2022.
The members of the Holy Synod, in the presence of Patriarch Ilia, celebrated a solemn Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.
The President of Georgia, the Prime Minister, and the Speaker of the Parliament visited Patriarch Ilia in his patriarchal home, on the occasion of the anniversary.
For his part, the Patriarch thanked the guests and blessed the people of Georgia.