Georgian Church calls for national unity and peace ahead of elections
The Georgian Orthodox Church. Photo: orthodoxianewsagency
In a statement issued by the Public Relations Service of the Georgian Orthodox Church ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for Saturday, October 26, the unifying role of the Church, while maintaining political neutrality, was emphasized, according to orthodoxianewsagency.
The Patriarchate of Georgia urged the clergy to help maintain unity during the emotionally charged election period and called for prayers for the triumph of national unity and peace.
"Today, our country is at a critical juncture. On one hand, protecting national and religious values, and on the other, preserving the unity of the country, safeguarding sovereignty, and ensuring peace are the main goals for both state institutions and society," the statement read.
The document stressed that the Georgian Orthodox Church, as the greatest unifier and benefactor of the people and the country, cannot side with any particular political faction.
"However, the Church will support anything that brings long-term peace to Georgia and strengthens those values in society that promote Christian and family traditions," the statement added.
The statement also emphasized that during the pre-election period, the clergy should remember that their role is to preserve unity and calm.
As previously reported, the Georgian Church supported the anti-LGBT law.
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