“Metropolitan Emmanuel conveyed fraternal greetings from Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople to the newly elected Primate of the Georgian Church.

“Metropolitan Emmanuel discussed relations between the Georgian and Constantinople Churches with Patriarch Shio.

“This will serve as a foundation for the continuation of the centuries-old relations that exist between our two Churches

“I came to Georgia with double joy, to congratulate you on your election as Catholicos-Patriarch

“a deacon never ceases to be a deacon

“the silent service at the holy Table