Metropolitan Anania says he will sign petition demanding Mikheil Saakashvili’s release

Manglisi and Tsalka Metropolitan Anania (Japaridze) says he will sign a petition demanding the release of former Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili.

"The Christ teaches us forgiveness," the Metropolitan told reporters.

The petition demanding the release of Mikheil Saakashvili has already been joined by: Bishop Melkisedeki of Margveti and Ubisi, Metropolitan Nikoloz of Akhalkalaki, Kumurdo and Kari, Shemokmedi Metropolitan Ioseb, and Poti and Khobi Metropolitan Grigol.