Ilia II (Catholicos)

Ilia II is the spiritual leader of the Georgian Orthodox Church, serving as the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia since 1977. He is a prominent religious figure, guiding the church’s spiritual, moral, and cultural direction within Georgia and beyond. Ilia II is respected for promoting religious tradition, national identity, and social values, and he often plays a significant role in national issues and reconciliation efforts. As a religious authority, he fosters unity among Georgian Orthodox Christians and emphasizes the importance of faith, education, and cultural heritage in Georgian society.