The parish and clergy of German and Austrian eparchies protests against the appointment of Metropolitan Seraphime (Jojua)  as the head of German and Austrian eparchy. The statement was published in the social network by Dean Tamaz Lomidze.

"Yesterday it was announced publicly that Metropolitan Seraphime (Jojua) who had to immediately leave the Borjomi and Bakuriani eparchy due to the heaviest allegations of the parishas was appointed the head of the German and Austrian eparchies. .

We declare that due to the charges, the appointment of Metropolitan Seraphime is absolutely unacceptable for our clergy and parishioners . This decision caused outrage, disagreement and turmoil. This will not lead to peace and unity among the believers”, says the statement.
Authors of the letter address Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia to respond to the case appropriately.Authors of the statement say they will not subordinate to Metropolitan Seraphime and will remain under the subordination of the Patriarchate of Georgia.