The Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II met today with Queen of Great Britain Elizabeth II at 13:00, several Georgian news services have reported. He also attended a concert of Georgian religious music, as did some members of the royal family, at the Patriarch's invitation.

Tthe Georgian Patriarch plans to visit several churches and a London library where eleventh century Georgian manuscripts are stored. Ilia II will also consecrate a new Georgian Church dedicated to Great Martyr George in London.

The Patriarch's visit to Great Britian began on February 4.

2/9/2011

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