Confrontation took place near the Church of Salkhino

There was a verbal and physical confrontation in the yard of the Church in Martvili, in the village of Salkhino, in the Dadiani summer residence.

The situation between bishop Stephane and the supporters of the punished clergy became tense after businessman Klimenti Kekutia appeared in the yard of the Church.

The opposing side accused Kekutia of misappropriating the lands of the population. They associate him with the controversy in the Chkondidi diocese.

According to the supporters of the clergy, if businessman Kakutia does not leave the temple, they will not let Stephane into the church.

Law enforcers are mobilized on the spot.

In the morning, the parishioners from different dioceses arrived at the Church, where the liturgy related to Palm Sunday being held. They have banners in support of the patriarch.

"At the moment, only a small part of the parish is coming. We want to express our love for our patriarch, our church, and I urge our brothers to stand together. Let us call on our brothers to build our church together, because it is written that love has been destroyed by enmity", - said Archbishop Ilia.