MP Irakli Kadagishvili expresses confidence in peaceful election of new Patriarch

“I believe the election of the Patriarch will take place in a peaceful environment, and naturally, a worthy candidate will be chosen from the three candidates currently known,” stated MP Irakli Kadagishvili, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Self-Government.

According to Kadagishvili, today is a day of great significance not only for the Georgian Church but also for the nation and the country as a whole.

“This pre-election period has revealed attempts by certain forces to discredit the process and engage in mutual attacks. They sought to cast a shadow over the proceedings, but everything has taken place and will continue to do so in the best interests of the Georgian Church and the Georgian people,” he added.

Members of the expanded council of the Georgian Orthodox Church are gathering at the Trinity Cathedral. The session is scheduled to commence at 1:00 p.m.

The Georgian Orthodox Church’s expanded council will elect Georgia’s 142nd Catholicos-Patriarch today.