The head of the Georgian Orthodox Church, Ilia II, congratulated Mikhail Kavelashvili on his election as president. Kavelashvili replaced Salome Zurabishvili as head of state.
Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II has sent congratulations to Mikhail Kavelashvili on his assumption of the presidency.
"I cordially congratulate you on the great feast of Christmas and Happy New Year. I congratulate you on your election to the post of President of Georgia and wish you success in your high service," the message of greetings reads.
The inauguration ceremony of Georgian President-elect Mikhail Kavelashvili took place on December 29. Kavelashvili replaced Salome Zurabishvili, who until the last moment refused to leave the presidency, citing the illegitimacy of the elections, but nevertheless left the presidential palace in Tbilisi on the day of the inauguration.
Patriarch of Georgia congratulates Mikhail Kavelashvili on his election as President
01.01.2025, 11:00
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