The EU Embassy in Georgia has extended its congratulations on the election of Shio III as the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia. The diplomatic mission noted that the Georgian Orthodox Church (GOC) has played a vital role in preserving Georgia’s national and cultural identity throughout the country’s history. The EU emphasized that at a time when the world is in need of moral clarity, reconciliation, and hope, the spiritual leadership and wisdom of the new Patriarch can serve as a source of inspiration for those striving for unity amidst global uncertainty and division. “The European Union expresses its most sincere congratulations on the election of His Holiness and Beatitude Shio III as the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia. Throughout Georgia’s history, the Georgian Orthodox Church has played a key role […]”
The EU Embassy in Georgia has sent its congratulations on the election of Shio III as the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia. The diplomatic mission noted that the GOC has played a vital role in preserving Georgia’s national and cultural identity throughout the country’s history.
The EU emphasized that at a time when the world is in need of moral clarity, reconciliation, and hope, the spiritual leadership and wisdom of the new Patriarch can serve as a source of inspiration for those striving for unity amidst global uncertainty and division.
“The European Union expresses its most sincere congratulations on the election of His Holiness and Beatitude Shio III as the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia.
Throughout Georgia’s history, the Georgian Orthodox Church has played a key role in preserving national and cultural identity.
At a time when the world is in such dire need of moral clarity, reconciliation, and hope, we are confident that Your Holiness’s spiritual leadership and wisdom will be a source of inspiration for all those who strive for unity in an era of uncertainty and division,” the statement reads.
