Armenian President portrays Ilia II as enduring symbol of steadfast faith, national unity, solidarity
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Vahagn Khachaturyan
Photo: presidential administration of Armenia
Armenian president Vahagn Khachaturyan on Wednesday sent a letter of condolence to his Georgian counterpart Mikheil Kavelashvili, following the death of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II.
In a letter, Khachaturyan noted that Ilia II was a symbol of the strength of faith, the unity, and solidarity of the Georgian people.
“With sorrow, I learnt about the passing of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of all Georgia, which is a heavy loss for the fraternal Georgian people. At this difficult time, I extend my sincere condolences and support to the government of Georgia, the Holy Synod, and all the faithful”, he said.
“Ilia II was a symbol of the strength of faith, of his people’s unity and solidarity. His lifelong service was always directed toward strengthening Georgia’s statehood, as well as promoting peace in the region and reinforcing tolerance among religions and nations”, the president continued.
He emphasised that Ilia II’s spiritual legacy would continue to inspire future generations to uphold the values of humanity and Christianity.
“The bright memory of Ilia II and the spiritual legacy he leaves behind will continue to inspire future generations to serve the noble ideals of humanity and Christianity”, Khachaturyan concluded.
