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Patriarch Ilia II, head of the Georgian Orthodox Church since 1977, dies at the age of 93.

Nigerian bandit conflict — Patriarch Ilia II, head of the Georgian Orthodox Church since 1977, dies at the age of 93. [https://www.reuters.com/world/ilia-ii-patriarch-who-led-georgian-church-out-soviet-union

Published March 17, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

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Context: Nigerian bandit conflict.

Patriarch Ilia II, head of the Georgian Orthodox Church since 1977, dies at the age of 93. [https://www.reuters.com/world/ilia-ii-patriarch-who-led-georgian-church-out-soviet-union-dies-93-2026-03-17/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-03-17).