“I know that our people live in hardship, the life is full of troubles and pain, but I believe that despite many obstacles our nation will walk the path of Calvary with dignity, will be revived and happy,” His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia said in the letter of congratulations for Christmas.

“I congratulate you on the day of Christmas! God of peace be with you all! Amen! "reads the Christmas greeting of the Catholicos Patriarch.