Several influential bishops are not attending the Synod’s session in the Patriarchate. Among them are Reverend Grigol, Reverend Abrami and Reverend Zenoni.

It should be mentioned that all of them openly support the issue of autocephaly of the Ukrainian Church and stand out with pro-Western statements.

In addition, it is likely that the voices of these three priests will be subtracted from Reverend Melchisedek, who will be represented by the Patriarch along with Reverend Ioane for the Kutaisi-Gaenati Diocese.

According to Kurieri, the issue of Kutaisi-Gaenati Diocese may cause a new conflict between clergymen in the Patriarchate.

Most likely, Reverend Ioane will receive majority of the voices and handed over to the Kutaisi-Gaenati Diocese. He stands out for his pro-Russian statements.