Investigation launched into a physical confrontation which took place near Salkhino Church

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has launched an investigation into the confrontation in Martvili, in the yard of the Salkhino Church, between the clergy and part of the parish under Article 126, which stipulates beating. Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Police Chief Nikoloz Diasamidze stated about it.

According to him, two people involved in the incident are being interrogated at this stage, but no one has been arrested.

At this time, bishop Stephane is holding a service at the Church of the of Salkhino, in Martvili. The opposing side remains on the ground. Police are mobilized.

There was a verbal and physical confrontation on the territory of the temple before the service. Part of the clergy, who do not obey the Metropolitan of Chkondidi, bishop Stephen, protested the appearance of local businessman Klementi Kekutia in the church, and then faced bishop Stephen at the entrance of the church. Bishop Stephane entered the church with the help of the police.