565 more babies became Patriarch’s godchildren
20/1/2012
565 more babies became the Patriarch’s godchildren. The 21st baptism was held at the Trinity Cathedral yesterday. The Patriarch arrived at the cathedral for the baptism and blessed his godchildren. He also delivered a sermon.
Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II is already the godfather of 10,400 children. The Patriarch has been baptizing 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. (Interpressnews)
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