565 more babies to become Patriarch’s godchildren

565 more babies will become the Patriarch’s godchildren. The 21st baptism will be held at the Trinity Cathedral today.

The Patriarch will arrive at the cathedral after the baptism and will bless his godchildren. He will also deliver a sermon.

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia ll is already the godfather of 10,400 children. The Patriarch baptizes each third child of wedded couples.

The first general baptism was held at the Trinity Cathedral on 19 January 2008. The aim of the Patriarch is to improve the country’s demographic state.

The 20th baptism was held on 27 November.