The words of the Catholicos-Patriarch became a source of comfort in difficult times, while his prayers became an invisible pillar and hope for our nation. Bidzina Ivanishvili, Founder / Honorary Chair of the "Georgian Dream", said this at the funeral of His Holiness Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Tbilisi.

"In the years of His Holiness and Beatitude`s patriarchate, the Georgian Orthodox Church became a space where people once again found God, regained faith, peace, and a sense of unity. The words of the Catholicos-Patriarch became a source of comfort in difficult times, while his prayers became an invisible pillar and hope for our nation, for every child of this country, assuring us that not only will we survive, but we will prevail!

The life of His Holiness and Beatitude was not only a personal spiritual choice, but a mission that defined the spiritual orientation of many generations - a path that united the entire nation for half a century. The precious fruits of his work and service have become our shared and solid foundation", - said Bidzina Ivanishvili.