Some of forces want to use the small group of with us for certain purposes. Political signs and the desire to damage the image of the Church have been revealed in these goals, reads the statement released by the Patriarchate of Georgia.

According to the same statement, there is anxiety in the society regarding so-called LGBT-pride.

"The Patriarchate of Georgia, which felt the danger of tension, made a preventive statement several days ago. Today, it is clear that there is anxiety in the society regarding so-called LGBT-pride; It is clear that some forces want to use the small group of with us for certain purposes. Political signs and the desire to damage the image of the Church have been revealed in these goals.

It is a fact that they want to carry out this rally in the environment where this activity is considered immoral and violation of dignity for the population of different ethnicities and confessions and makes fair protest in the people who protect traditional values ​​", the Patriarch said in a statement.