Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia receives British Ambassador

Catholicos-Patriarch Shio III of Georgia received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Georgia, Gareth Ward, at the Patriarchal Residence on June 11, 2026.

The discussion took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Patriarch Shio welcomed the ambassador and expressed appreciation for his visit, particularly highlighting Ambassador Ward’s fluent command of the Georgian language, describing it as a sign of deep respect and affection for Georgia and its culture.

During the meeting, the Patriarch emphasized the importance of family, moral, and spiritual values, as well as issues related to the education and upbringing of young people. He also praised the ambassador’s commitment to youth and educational initiatives and welcomed the support provided by the United Kingdom in these areas for Georgian society.

Ambassador Ward thanked the Patriarch for the warm reception and hospitality, noting the significant role of the Georgian Orthodox Church in the country’s public life. He also reiterated his condolences on the passing of the late Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II, recalling the immense respect and authority…