We ask everyone to refrain from any aggressive and abusive actions, including physical and verbal confrontation, reads the statement, issued by the Patriarchate of Georgia.

Christianity calls for peace and mutual love. We ask everyone to refrain from any aggressive and abusive actions, including physical and verbal confrontation, so that all this does not lead to any escalation and does not hurt our own compatriots, regardless of their different views and beliefs, profession and social status.

Unfortunately, the media is spreading the footage that there was some violent incident against journalists during today’s rally, which is, of course, very unfortunate, unacceptable and totally inadmissible.

Therefore, in order to manage the situation as peacefully as possible, we once again urge you to respect each other, keep calm and refrain from any aggressive actions”, - reads the statement.