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Patriarch of Georgia: May the Lord help us learn repentance and live our life faithfully

July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

The Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, Shio III, emphasized the enduring message of repentance and spiritual vigilance during his homily on the Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Senaki on July 7.

Addressing hierarchs, clergy, and faithful, the Patriarch congratulated the congregation on the feast and reflected on the life and mission of St. John the Baptist, whom Christ described as “the greatest among those born of women.”

“He was the great preacher of repentance,” the Patriarch said, noting that John prepared Israel and all humanity to receive the Savior. He stressed that repentance is not merely an initial step in the Christian life but a lifelong journey, accompanying believers “from youth to old age.”

Recalling the miraculous circumstances of the saint’s birth and his ascetic life in the wilderness, the Patriarch highlighted John’s call to repentance and faith in the coming Messiah. He noted that through his holiness and zeal, St. John was found worthy to become the Forerunner and Baptizer of Jesus Christ.

The Patriarch underscored the continuing relevance of the saint’s message today.

“St. John the Baptist,…

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Георги КолевАмин. Особено ми хареса как Патриархът каза, че покаянието не е само в началото, а ни съпътства от младини до старини. Това е точно така, всеки ден има по нещо, за което да се покаем. Благодаря за напомнянето.
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Михаил ВиноградовДа, про покаяние до старости точно подметил. У меня вот на рыбалке часто в голове вертится, что вчера нагрубил жене по мелочам, а сегодня опять то же самое. Спасибо, что напомнили, как Иоанн Креститель всю жизнь этим жил.
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Пётр БогдановДа, про покаяние от молодости до старости верно подметили. У меня тоже на рыбалке часто всплывает, как вчера на жену сорвался из-за пустяка, а сегодня опять то же. Спасибо, что напомнили, как Иоанн всю жизнь этим жил.
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Φωτεινή ΣταθοπούλουΝαι, μου άρεσε που είπε ο Πατριάρχης ότι η μετάνοια μας συνοδεύει από τα νιάτα μέχρι τα γεράματα. Δεν είναι μόνο για την αρχή. Χθες το βράδυ που έπλενα τα πιάτα σκέφτηκα πόσες φορές γκρίνιαξα άδικα στη κόρη μου για τα μαθήματα, και σήμερα πάλι το ίδιο. Ευχαριστώ για την υπενθύμιση.
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Христо ДимитровДа, Георги, точно това ми остана в главата – покаянието не е еднократно събитие, а всекидневна работа. В магазина всеки ден виждам как се дразня за дреболии и после трябва да се поправям. Ти какво най-често ти тежи в това „всеки ден по нещо“?
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