The Patriarchate of Georgia has shared a message from His Holiness, Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia, Ilia II, marking the commemoration of St. Nicholas.

The Patriarch extended congratulations to all, invoking the blessings of St. Nicholas as well as St. John of Damascus, St. Barbara, and Sabbas the Sanctified, whose commemorations were recently observed.

“May the grace and mercy of these saints be ever present with you and all of Georgia. May God bless our nation with unity, peace, and prosperity”, - reads the message of Catholicos-Patriarch.