" We understand that the emotional background is intense, but We consider it unacceptable and distance ourself from statements, containing aggression, "- reads the statement released by the Patriarchate said.

The Patriarchate responds to scheduled "Tbilisi Pride".

The statement says that the situation is very tense.The Patriarchate urges the clergy to abstain from making arbitrary statements.

"First of all, we call on the clergy to refrain from arbitrarily briefings, unco-ordinating statements and actions that contradict Christian teachings," the statement reads.