Meeting of the Patriarch of Georgia with the Ambassador of Israel to Georgia

On 11 June 2026, Catholicos-Patriarch Shio III of All Georgia met with the Ambassador of Israel to Georgia, Walid Abu Haya, at the Patriarchate of Georgia.

Also present at the meeting were: Metropolitan Gerasime (Sarasenidze), Chairman of the Department for External Relations of the Patriarchate of Georgia and Archbishop of Zugdidi and Tsaishi; Archpriest Mikheil Botkoveli, Secretary to the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia; Archpriest Giorgi Zviadadze, Rector of the Tbilisi Theological Academy and Seminary; and Archpriest Andria Jagmaidze, Head of the Patriarchate’s Public Relations Service, as well as other representatives from the same department.

The meeting took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

During his conversation with the Ambassador, the Patriarch spoke of the special relationship of mutual respect and centuries-old friendship between the Georgian and Jewish peoples, setting an example of peaceful coexistence and goodwill.

He emphasised the importance of faith and spiritual values in the history and social life of both countries. Despite their small size and the many historical trials they have endured, he noted that it was precisely their devotion to…