Georgian Army bids farewell to Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II

In a solemn and deeply emotional tribute, the Georgian army is honouring His Holiness and Beatitude, Ilia II, as the nation prepares to bid him a final farewell.

Soldiers carrying Georgian flags have lined the route along which the Patriarch’s funeral procession will pass.

The route stretches from Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi to Sioni Cathedral, where the Patriarch will be transferred in a ceremonial procession.

At 15:00, the body of His Holiness will be brought out from the Holy Trinity Patriarchal Cathedral and carried toward Sioni Cathedral. The procession is expected to draw large crowds, as citizens gather to pay their respects.