The Christmas Epistle of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, emphasizes the unique nature of humanity, created in the image and likeness of God. "Only a human is created in the image and likeness of God—intelligent, eloquent, endowed with goodness, free will, and the capacity for divine love, ready to learn the truth and serve it," the Patriarch writes.

In the Epistle, the Patriarch underscores the importance of love for humankind and the need to reject selfishness. He also reflects on the existential challenges faced by individuals disconnected from spiritual values.

"The fear of death is characteristic of a degraded individual," the Patriarch explains, noting that humanity often seeks to overcome this fear by striving to extend life through various means and creating an illusion of prosperity, but these efforts ultimately prove futile.

According to the Epistle, this fear arises from sin, as a soul enslaved by sin instinctively dreads an encounter with God. "Instead of distancing themselves from immorality and purifying their soul, individuals often fall into nihilism and take refuge in atheism—though there are many other reasons for disbelief," the Patriarch states.

The Epistle critiques the worldview of those who perceive life as merely the span between birth and death, dismissing the existence of eternal values. Such individuals, the Patriarch argues, fail to see moral concepts such as good, evil, faithfulness, envy, or love as carrying any divine responsibility. "They do not feel accountable to either God or others because they do not believe in heavenly life or eternal truths," he concludes.

Through these reflections, the Christmas Epistle calls on the faithful to transcend material concerns, embrace spiritual growth, and uphold the eternal values that connect humanity with divine purpose.