The funeral of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II took place in Tbilisi, gathering people from across the country, highlighting the importance of Orthodoxy as a unifying factor amid political polarization and internal crisis.

The funeral of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II took place in Tbilisi, gathering people from across the country, highlighting the importance of Orthodoxy as a unifying factor amid political polarization and internal crisis.

@rybar 22 Mar 2026, 18:31

In Georgia, the funeral of Patriarch Ilia II took place, who passed away on March 17 at the age of 93, and was buried on March 22 in the Sioni Cathedral after a five-day mourning period, accompanied by a procession and ringing of bells.

@paperkartuli 22 Mar 2026, 16:34

Patriarch Ilia II was buried in the Sioni Cathedral, becoming the ninth patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church interred there, following his death on March 17 and the declaration of national mourning in Georgia.

@paperkartuli 22 Mar 2026, 13:41

The body of Patriarch Ilia II has been brought to the Sioni Cathedral, where a farewell service is being held, and access for parishioners is restricted.

@paperkartuli 22 Mar 2026, 13:00

A mourning procession is taking place in Tbilisi in memory of Patriarch Ilia II, with thousands of participants heading to the Sioni Cathedral for his burial.

@paperkartuli 22 Mar 2026, 12:00

The farewell to Patriarch Ilia II is taking place in Tbilisi, where the funeral is scheduled for today, starting with a service at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, attended by high-ranking delegations and thousands of people waiting to pay their respects.

@paperkartuli 22 Mar 2026, 11:02

Traffic restrictions are in place in central Tbilisi due to the funeral of Patriarch Ilia II, with the body being transported from the Holy Trinity Cathedral to the Sioni Church at 3 PM.

@paperkartuli 22 Mar 2026, 10:02

The line to the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi, where people bid farewell to Patriarch Ilia II, gathered many mourners after his death on March 17 at the age of 93.

@paperkartuli 22 Mar 2026, 09:33

The farewell to Patriarch Ilia II is taking place in Tbilisi, where a liturgy has been held since 9 AM at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, attended by high delegations, and the farewell will last until 3 PM.

@paperkartuli 22 Mar 2026, 09:16

Traffic restrictions remain in Tbilisi due to the funeral of the Georgian Patriarch Ilia II, affecting both private and municipal transport, with free public transport today.

@paperkartuli 22 Mar 2026, 07:03