Patriarch Ilia II, a Spiritual Figure of Stability in Georgia, Dies at 93

The longest-serving leader in the history of the Georgian Orthodox Church, he helped guide his country in its transition from Soviet repression to modern statehood.

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NYTimes: Patriarch Ilia II, a Spiritual Figure of Stability in Georgia, Dies at 93.

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Patriarch Ilia II, a Spiritual Figure of Stability in Georgia, Dies at 93

NYTimes •published Mar 19, 2026, 10:39 PM UTC •fetched Mar 19, 2026, 10:42 PM UTC