Mikheil Chkhenkeli congratulates the Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia on his 90th anniversary
The Minister of Education and Science of Georgia, Mikheil Chkhenkeli, congratulates the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Archbishop of Mtskheta-Tbilisi and Metropolitan of Bichvinta and Tskhum-Abkhazia, His Holiness and Blessed Ilia II on his 90th anniversary.
Mikheil Chkhenkeli: "Your Eminence, I would like to sincerely congratulate you with the greatest respect on the remarkable dates - the 45th anniversary of your enthronement and the 90th anniversary of your birth.
You have been taking care of the nation's spiritual progress for many years and you have been leading us on the path of truth and for every Georgian you are an example of humility, patience, long-suffering, and love for your neighbour.
Your contributions in building churches, educating the nation, and maintaining prosperity and peace in the country are invaluable.
Once again, happy anniversaries, and I wish you good health, courage and long life for the benefit of our nation and country!"
