Event Brief
Ilia II, Patriarch of Georgian Church, Dies at 93
Filed: Mar 17, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
Summary: Ilia II, the spiritual leader of the Georgian Orthodox Church, has passed away, marking the end of an era.
WHO: Ilia II
WHAT: died
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
WHERE: Tbilisi
WHY: He led the church through significant transformation post-Soviet Union.
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