Ilia II: Guardian of Georgian Orthodoxy Amid Political Shifts
Published on: March 18, 2026, 2:28 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Ilia II, the influential Catholicos-Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church, passed away at 93. Throughout his leadership, he transformed the Church from Soviet repression to being Georgia's most respected institution, entwined in the nation's social and political tapestry while navigating complex international dynamics.
