The Georgian Patriarchate published the protocol of October 31 sitting of the Holy Synod.

Based on the protocol, the sitting was attended by 42 church officials and was headed by Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II.

The Holy Synod decided to mediate with President of Georgia regarding pardoning of Archpriest Giorgi Mamaladze, charged for having attempted to poison a high-ranking church official with cyanide, taking account the hard situation of the family and at the request of the charged Archpriest.

The Holy Synod discussed the statements made by Archbishop of Bodbe, Iakob. The Archbishop expressed regret over having publicly made indecent statements. He was given the warning and will be imposed sanctions in case he repeats a similar activity.

The sitting participants discussed the statement made by Metropolitan Petre Tsaava. Metropolitan Petre was dismissed from the position by the Holy Synod because he submitted incriminating evidence against Patriarch Ilia II.

Reverend Grigol (Katsia) has been appointed as the new Metropolitan of the Chkondidi Eparchy, replacing Petre Tsaava on the post.