Chairman of the Georgian Parliament David Bakradze met with the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa Theodor II. The High official guest is making visit to Georgia to take part in the arrangements for the anniversary of His Holiness and Beatitude, Catholics - Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II.
During the meeting, they spoke about the role of Georgian Orthodox Church in the current processes and the relations between Georgian and Alexandria’s Churches. The guest underlined that Georgian Catholics - Patriarch, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II is a wise man, who writes not only the history of Georgian Church, but also the history of all Georgian State.
"This is an historical visit. Our relationship has old and experienced tradition, so this visit is very important not only for them, but for us as well”, - said Georgian Catholics - Patriarch, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II.
At the end of the meeting, the guest and the hosts exchanged the presents. Theodor II made an entry in the book for honorable guests. After the meeting Chairman of the Georgian parliament David Bakradze called the day as a peculiar and delighted - "We are always delighted with the visit of Georgian Catholics - Patriarch, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, especially today when such a high official and honorable guest visited us. Today this building is full of charity, that is so rare in these walls. I am very happy to get the chance to meet and have a talk with such a high official guest ”.