Davit Verava: With the Passing of the Patriarch, a Great Era Has Come to an End

The passing of His Holiness and Beatitude, the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II, is a great tragedy for the entire nation. I extend my heartfelt condolences to everyone and wish strength to all during this difficult time.

With the Patriarch’s passing, a great era has come to an end. He was truly an epoch-making figure in both spiritual and public life.

His contribution was immense in strengthening spirituality, restoring faith among people, and in the restoration and construction of churches and monasteries. Ilia II was the greatest spiritual leader of this country, respected by representatives of different religions around the world.

I would like to express my deep gratitude to His Holiness for his selfless, paternal love for Georgia and its people, and for his truly historic service.

Davit Verava
State Representative in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti