Patriarch Ilia II extends Independence Day greetings to Georgians in Georgia, abroad

His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, on Monday extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of Georgia and compatriots living abroad on the occasion of Independence Day.

In his congratulatory message, the Patriarch emphasised that independence was the greatest and most important achievement of the Georgian nation, and it needed to be protected and cherished.

“I congratulate all of Georgia and our compatriots abroad on Independence Day. Independence is the greatest and most important achievement of our nation, and it must be protected and cherished. May God grant peace, strength, and prosperity to our country. May God bless, sanctify, and never withhold His grace from Georgia, the land allotted to the Virgin Mary. Amen”, the Patriarch said.