Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, Mikheil Kavelashvili and other members of the executive government arrived at the Sioni Patriarchal Cathedral, where, on the ninth day from the death of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II and the day of the restoration of autocephaly, the Patriarchal Throne, Metropolitan Shio of Senaki and Chkhorotsku will hold a service.
The service began at 14:00 in the Sioni Cathedral. Members of the Synod are also attending the service.
For information, the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, passed away on March 17. Thousands of citizens paid tribute to the memory of His Holiness. Ilia II was buried on March 22 in the Sioni Patriarchal Cathedral.