His Holiness Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, passed away in Tbilisi on 17 March 2026, aged 93. He had led the Georgian Orthodox Church since 1977.
Honorary Consul Yuliy Nushev is deeply saddened by his passing. A guiding light of faith, unity and resilience, his legacy will live on in the hearts of millions. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
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