Patriarchate: We appeal to the population to gather at Kashveti Cathedral on July 5 and show the world that a forced upon attempt at degeneration is unacceptable

Georgian Patriarchate releases statement. The Patriarchate calls on the population to gather at Kashveti Cathedral on July 5 to show the world that they are protecting their dignity and that "a forced upon attempt at degeneration" is unacceptable.

Interpressnews privudes the statement of the Patriarchate unchanged:

"In a statement issued on June 29 this year, the Georgian Patriarchate appealed to the organizers of Tbilisi Pride and the heads of embassies accredited in Georgia to refrain from supporting LGBTQ + propaganda activities in order to maintain the country's stability and civil peace.

We hoped that they would not ignore the choice of the vast majority of our society, but the events of recent days have clearly shown what pressure is being exerted in the country.

The drastic interference of certain embassies and part of the MEPs in our public and spiritual life, which we believe is an abuse of their authority, is disturbing and unacceptable for our Church and our citizens.

In addition, we declare once again that the so-called purpose of "Pride" is to propagate a perverted lifestyle that damages the consciousness of the next generation; This action causes tension and unrest among our people, regardless of nationality or religion.

The organizers and supporters of these activities are responsible for all this.

We appeal to the population to protest peacefully and not to resort to provocations aimed at violent confrontation.

On July 5 this year, at 5 pm, let's gather at St. Giorgi's Church of Kashveti to offer a prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary and show the world that we protect our dignity and that any forced upon attempt at degeneration is unacceptable", - reads the statement.