Controversy between the clergy will be one of the main issues discussed by the Synod. The meeting is about to begin at this moment.

Religious leaders opposed each other after a public statement of archpriest David Isakadze, where declared father Alexander Galdava and father Theodore Gignadze enemies of the church. At today"s session, the Synod may discuss the issue of dismissing the state service responsible for the Patriarch`s security.

Before the meeting, Metropolitan Jacob made comments. When asked the question on "whether one of the issues will be for the removal of the security guard for Patriarch," Metropolitan Jacob said that he was not going to talk about "some Okhanashvili". He said Soso OKhanashvili would be dismissed.