The influential patriarch of Georgia, Elijah II, passed away at the age of 93
The patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church, Elijah II, has died at the age of 93, prompting a national mourning in Georgia.
Patriarch Elijah II of Georgia has died
The death of Patriarch Elijah II marks the loss of a significant figure in the Caucasus, where the church remains influential despite facing criticism for its ties to the government.
He had tens of thousands of godchildren. Elijah II, the spiritual father of Georgia, has died
The death of Elijah II, the influential Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church, marks a significant moment in Georgia's religious and cultural history.