Patriarch Ilia II congratulates Georgians on elections

Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia Illia II has congratulated his countrymen on the holding of successful elections.

This victory does not belong to one party; it is a victory of all Georgia. Those who think that they lost are winners as well and I congratulate you on this" said the patriarch who was speaking after a Sunday religious service at the the Holy Trinity Cathedral.

The Patriarch also congratulated people on the peaceful conduct of elections.

"I want to congratulate you on the peaceful conduct of elections. This is a sign that love is growing in the country. But at the same time, I would like to say that this is a victory not only of one party but of the whole country", the Patriarch added

 

Related articles

Editor's choice
News
Borrell tells the European Parliament that the situation in Afghanistan was critical, but the EU will remain engaged

Borrell tells the European Parliament that the situation in Afghanistan was critical, but the EU will remain engaged

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.

Popular