On August 6 (19) the Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Transfiguration of Our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ. The Feast of the Transfiguration is among the 12 greatest religious holidays.

The Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II blessed the congregation at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. Patriarch arrived at the Cathedral from Tbilisi International Airport yesterday.

For the first fourteen days of August during each year, the Holy Orthodox Church enters into a strict fast period in honor of the Mother of God, the Virgin Mary.

On July 27 (August 9) the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon.

On July 22 the Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Myrh-Bearer Equal-unto-the-Apostles Mary Magdalene.

The Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia ll, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II is leaving for Germany today.

In connection with the celebration of "Iliaoba" (Day of the Holy Prophet Elijah) Georgian Patriarchate extends the statement.

On 20 (02.08) July the Orthodox Church celebrates the day of the Holy Prophet Elias (Ilias) (Elijah).

“The issue of refugees’ return will develop well”, - the Patriarch of Georgia Ilia the Second said at Zion Cathedral after returning to Georgia.

On July 27, at the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, was held a meeting of the President of Ukraine V. Yanukovych and the Primates of the Local Orthodox Churches, who arrived in Kiev to celebrate the 1025th anniversary of the Baptism of Russia.