Bidzina Ivanishvili: Our country is lucky to have such a spiritual father
Our country is happy to have such a spiritual father, - Bidzina Ivanishvili, chairman of the Georgian Dream, said in the Svetitskhoveli cathedral, where he celebrated the 42nd anniversary of the Patriarch's enthronement.
According to Ivanishvili, “today that our daily or spiritual life is difficult, and all this requires to be handled in a very well organized and thoughtful manner."
“Congratulations to our beloved Patriarch, on the 42nd anniversary of his enthronement. You know how difficult these 42 years were, how difficult our country was a few years ago. Our country has endured many challenges and trials for 42 years. The contribution of our Mother Church and His Holiness, the Patriarch, is greatest. The Church and His Holiness have very often been the largest pillars and examples. You know today that our daily or spiritual life is difficult, and all this requires to be handled in a very well organized and thoughtful manner. Both the State and the Church perform their functions in a very thoughtful and orderly way so that we can overcome all challenges and lead our country to victory. Our country is happy to have such a spiritual father. We wish our beloved Patriarch health and long life," Ivanishvili said.
