Irakli Gharibashvili: The world is facing very big challenges, but thanks to the Lord, with the prayers of our Church, we are going through this trial calmly

We should all unite around the Church, as we have come to this day, united, so we should continue to move forward, the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili, said in Svetitskhoveli.

The Prime Minister congratulated the population on the Svetitskhovloba holiday.

He also responded to the tragic death of 13-year-old Marita Meparishvili in Vake Park yesterday and expressed his condolences to the family, relatives and society.

"Yesterday, unfortunately, a big disaster happened. Today we are not in a festive mood. I would like to express my condolences once again to the family of the deceased young girl, Marita, her relatives, friends, and our society.

I also want to tell you that for us, for all of us, the advice of our Patriarch, our wise leader, his teachings are of great importance. We have great hope for our Church, our Patriarch. We should all unite around the Church, as we have come to this day, united, so we should continue to move forward. Today is a difficult time for the whole world, not only in the region, but in the whole world. The world is facing very big challenges, but thanks to the Lord, with the prayers of our Church, we are going through this trial calmly and with the hope of God, we will pass this road calmly and firmly," said the Prime Minister.