1700 years since Christianity became state religion in Georgia: Patriarch Daniel’s message to Patriarch Shio

His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of the Romanian Orthodox Church, transmitted a message to Patriarch Shio III of Georgia on Wednesday, as the Georgian Orthodox Church marks 1700 years since Christianity became state religion in Georgia.

Patriarch Daniel emphasized that “anthe anniversary of 1700 years since Christianity became the state religion in Georgia is not merely a commemoration of the past, but also an opportunity for strengthening our faith and for looking towards the future with hope and responsibility. The faith received from our forebears must be preserved and passed on, especially to young people and children”.

The message was conveyed by His Eminence Nifon, Archbishop of Târgoviște, Honorary Metropolitan and Patriarchal Exarch.

Full text:

No. 9.945/2026

Bucharest, 14 October 2026

His Beatitude Shio III,

Archbishop of Mtskheta and Tbilisi,

Metropolitan of Bichvinta and Tskhum-Abkhazia,

Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia

Your Beatitude,

With great joy in our Lord Jesus Christ, we address Your Beatitude, the members of the Holy Synod, and the entire Orthodox Church of Georgia, conveying our congratulations on the occasion of the 1700th anniversary…