Ilia the Second – This Holy Temple will be Asylum for Every Traveller, Leaders of the Countries will Negotiate Here

Catholicos Patriarch of Georgia Ilia the Second hopes that Russian-Georgian relations will be resumed. Ilia the Second stated about it after sanctifying Fathers Monastery Complex in Dariali gorge.

Illia the second delivered pine service at the monastery for the first time. President Mikheil Saakashvili attended the service. Patriarch expressed satisfaction that President attended the service. He stated that the temple also has other importance. The temple is located near Russian border. Most of Russians are orthodox Christians and the guest from there will see that he entered in orthodox, peaceful country.

“This holy temple will be asylum for all travellers. Here the leaders of the countries will negotiate”, Ilia the second stated adding that the temple will be like a fortress, like in time of King Tamar. “I think this temple will show miracle, our countries will have peaceful relations again”, Patriarch said.

Patriarch congratulated President with the day of sanctifying the temple and wished Georgia and President the Protection of Archangel Michael.

Construction of the monastery complex started in 2005. Construction of St. George church is also planned.