Historical FigureFemale
Ilia II.
1933 – 2026
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryIlia II was the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia from 1977 until his death in 2026. He was the longest serving patriarch in the history of the Georgian Orthodox Church, which spans more than a millennium.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 4, 1933
Vladikavkaz
Date of death
March 17, 2026
Tbilisi
Citizenship
Soviet Union · Georgia
Occupations & fields
patriarchreligious leaderbishop
Awards & honours
Presidential Order of ExcellenceOrder of Friendship of PeoplesOrder of Merit, 1st classOrder of David AgmashenebeliShohrat OrderOrder of Glory and Honor
- Field and occupation
- patriarcha Gruzínské pravoslavné církve
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