The Prime Minister of Georgia congratulated the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II on his 90th birthday.

“It is with enormous respect and love that I would like to wish a happy birthday to Catholicos-Patriarch of All-Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, our beloved and cherished spiritual leader!

Immeasurable is his merit to the nation and homeland, and equally immeasurable is the sense of respect and love for him in our society.

For almost half a century, His Holiness, as a symbol of the nation’s unity, has filled us with kindness and love for one’s neighbor, and - with his nobility, tranquility, and wisdom - has been a great hope and pillar for all of us.

Once again, I wish a happy birthday to our Patriarch!”, - writes Irakli Garibashvili.