Ivan Watson talks about the Georgia as of the oldest Christian state and its spiritual leader - Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Ilia II.

While talking about the authority of Ilia II, the journalist mentions the research results, according to which 94% of the population declares the confidence in him and names Ilia II the most influential man in Georgia.

Ivan Watson speaks about the Enthronement of Ilia II, about the problems of Church and harassment of religious persons during Soviet Union era. Journalist took an interview from the Patriarch himself. His Holiness and Beatitude pointed out that the Georgian Orthodox Church has gone through a difficult period, but he is happy to see that people have returned to the church.

Journalist also focuses on the great contribution of the Patriarch, which is associated with increased birth rate in Georgia. He puts statistics, according to which the introduction of the christening tradition of the infants by Patriarch himself caused the birthrate increase in Georgia.

At the end of the story, the CNN correspondent speaks about the personal characteristics of the Patriarch of All Georgia.