18 April 2024,   07:44
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Archbishop Jacob, who has been pro-Russian, makes sharp pro-Western statements during his visit to the US


The visit of the Georgian Patriarchate`s High Hierarchy continues with the unexpected statements in Washington.

Bishops, who are known for their own pro-Russian views, are unexpectedly talking about the freedom and the main enemy of this freedom - Russia.

The main topic of discussion is the statement made by Reverend Jacob in Washington, who criticized Russia and expressed support to the West. Today, Archbishop Jacob thinks the United States is a mainstay of Georgia"s struggle for freedom.
The most influential bishop of the Patriarchate expressed his political views after a closed conference organized by the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington.

The discussion, which was attended by representatives of different religions, was devoted to Russian propaganda and misinformation. The Georgian bishops requested the host country representatives to be more actively involved in fight against anti-Western propaganda and promised to help them. The conference showed that the main desire of the Georgian Church is the European integration of the country.

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