Antiochian patriarch expresses condolences on the repose of Patriarch Ilia
Patriarch John X of Antioch has sent a message following the death of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia.
Patriarch John X expressed his condolences on the repose of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of All Georgia, the press service of the Antiochian Patriarchate reports.
The message was addressed to Locum Tenens Metropolitan Shio and the fullness of the Georgian Church, which, as the letter states, “has lost a beloved shepherd,” and was sent on behalf of the clergy and faithful of the Church of Antioch.
“With deep sorrow, we received the news of the repose of our brother, Catholicos and Patriarch of Georgia, Ilia II. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the members of the Georgian Church and pray to the Lord God for the repose of his soul,” the message reads.
As previously reported by the UOJ, the Serbian Primate also expressed condolences over the death of Patriarch Ilia.
