Salome Zourabichvili: Farewell, our Patriarch! You endured as much as you could so that this country would not be left in such a state, lost and turned against itself
Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Tbilisi: His Holiness will forever remain in memory as the highest moral authority, the spiritual father of the Georgian people, and a symbol of survival in times of trial
U.S. Embassy in Georgia: We express deep sorrow over the passing of His Holiness and Beatitude, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II - his life and extraordinary service will never be forgotten
Epiphanius of Kyiv and All Ukraine: The personality of Ilia II held exceptional significance not only for Georgia but for the entire Orthodox world
Shalva Papuashvili: In moments of hopelessness and despair, it was the Patriarch who bore the weight of the cross; he was a source of comfort and an intercessor for a nation in distress - he was much more to us than just the head of the Church
Bidzina Ivanishvili: Our country has lost a firm pillar of peace, wisdom, and faith - a spiritual father who united our people even in the most difficult times; we extend our condolences to the Church and the nation on this great loss
Patriarch Daniel of Romania: With deep sorrow, we learned of the passing of our beloved brother, the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II
Baiba Braže: The devotion of Ilia II to faith, unity, spiritual strength, and a better future leaves an enduring legacy
Mourning declared in Georgia following the death of Patriarch Ilia II
The Patriarchal locum tenens must convene an extended Church Council to elect a new Catholicos-Patriarch 40 days after the death of Ilia II, but no later than two months