Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia hosts Romanian Ambassador

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude, Archbishop of Mtskheta-Tbilisi and Mitropolitan of Tskhum-Abkhazeti Shio III, hosted Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Romania to Georgia Răzvan Rotundu, at the Patriarchal Residence.

During the meeting, the Catholicos-Patriarch and Ambassador focused on the centuries-old historical, spiritual, and cultural ties between the Georgian and Romanian peoples. Particular attention was paid to the multifaceted work and historical legacy of Saint Antimoz Iverieli (Anthim the Iberian).

According to the Ambassador, Radu Vodă Monastery, located near Bucharest, plans to open a Saint Nino residence. Also, by decision of the Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church, the commemoration day of Monk Gabriel Salosi has been added to the Romanian church calendar.

In conclusion, the sides exchanged memorable gifts.

Head of the Public Relations Service of the Georgian Orthodox Church (GOC), Andria Jaghmaidze, attended the meeting.