Primate of Georgia congratulates His Beatitude on enthronement anniversary
Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of All Georgia. Photo: ekhokavkaza.com
On August 17, 2023, on the anniversary of the enthronement of His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry, Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of All Georgia wished the Primate of the UOC that the Lord would multiply the years of his pastoral service and preserve the Orthodox flock of Ukraine, reports the UOC press service.
"In his congratulatory message, Patriarch Ilia II wished His Beatitude Metropolitan Onuphry that the All-Merciful Lord would multiply the years of his pastoral service, bless his selfless work, and also preserve His Beatitude and the entire Orthodox flock of Ukraine with His grace," noted the UOC.
As reported, the UOC celebrated the ninth anniversary of the Primate's enthronement.
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