Georgian PM congratulates Shio III on election as Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia
Georgian prime minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday congratulated Shio III on his election as Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, stating that a historic page was turned in the history of the national and spiritual life.
“Today, a historic page was turned in the history of our national and spiritual life - the Georgian Apostolic Autocephalous Orthodox Church has a new leader. I congratulate all of Georgia on the election of the Catholicos-Patriarch”, he said.
“Your Holiness and Beatitude, Shio III, I extend my deepest respect and congratulations on being chosen for this highly honorable and highly responsible mission. We believe that you will worthily continue the great spiritual legacy that our Holiness and Beatitude, Patriarch Ilia II, built over decades with exceptional wisdom and love”, the prime minister continued.
Kobakhidze further added that the Mother Church had always been an unshakable pillar of Georgian statehood and the spiritual strength of the nation.
“It was the Orthodox faith that preserved the eternal values that have carried our country to this day. I believe that your pastoral leadership will serve the peaceful, united, and strong future of our homeland. May God protect our country and its new spiritual father”, he concluded.
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According to meteorologists, brief spells of rain and thunderstorms are expected across Georgia over the coming days, against a backdrop of warm temperatures.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) reports that Tbilisi can expect short bursts of rain accompanied by thunder and lightning on May 12-13, with dry conditions returning on May 14. Daytime temperatures will reach +24 to +26°C.
“In the coastal regions (Batumi, Kobuleti, Anaklia, Poti): brief rain and thunderstorms are forecast for May 12–13, with clearing skies on May 14. Daytime temperatures will reach +22 to +24°C.
In the lowland regions of western Georgia (Zestaponi, Kutaisi, Samtredia, Zugdidi, Martvili, Ozurgeti), brief rain and thunderstorms are expected on May 12–13, with an improvement on May 14. Daytime temperatures will reach +24 to +26°C.
In the mountainous regions of western Georgia (Ambrolauri, Oni, Tsageri, Shovi, Chiatura, Sachkhere, Khulo, the Rikoti Pass), brief rain and thunderstorms are anticipated on May 12–13, with largely dry conditions on May 14. Daytime temperatures will reach +21 to +23°C.
In the high-altitude regions of western Georgia (Mestia, Bakhmaro), brief rain and thunderstorms are expected on May 12–13, with conditions remaining largely dry on May 14. Daytime temperatures will reach +19 to +21°C.
In Kartli (Rustavi, Bolnisi, Marneuli, Gardabani, Gori, Tskhinvali): brief rain and thunderstorms are forecast. Daytime temperatures will reach +24 to +26°C.
In Kakheti (Sagarejo, Telavi, Gurjaani, Sighnaghi, Lagodekhi, Kvareli, Akhmeta, Dedoplistskaro): brief rain and thunderstorms are expected. Daytime temperatures will reach +25 to +27°C.
In the mountainous regions of eastern Georgia (Akhaltsikhe, Borjomi, Dusheti, Tianeti, Pasanauri), brief rain and thunderstorms are anticipated. Daytime temperatures will reach +21 to +23°C.
In the high-altitude regions of eastern Georgia (Akhalkalaki, Tsalka, Bakuriani, Gudauri, Omalo), brief rain and thunderstorms are expected. Daytime temperatures will reach +15 to +17°C,” stated in the National Environment Agency’s bulletin.
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