The Patriarchate clarified once again that the media will not attend the diocesan commission session where Archimandrite Dorote Kurashvili has been summoned.

This was stated to InterpressNews by Deacon Andria Jagmaidze, head of the Patriarchate's Public Relations Service.

When asked whether the Patriarchate plans to reconsider its decision, Deacon Andria Jagmaidze said, "This is not under consideration."

"If you mean media attendance at the commission, this is not under consideration—we issued a statement about it yesterday," Deacon Andria Jagmaidze noted.

For reference, the Patriarchate summoned Archimandrite Dorote Kurashvili to the Morality Commission due to statements he made publicly. According to the Patriarchate, recent statements and public appearances by Dorothe in the media reveal disciplinary, moral, and defamatory violations. Archimandrite Dorote did not attend the session, for which he received a "strict warning." He later clarified that he would attend the session only if media representatives were also present. However, yesterday the Patriarchate of Georgia issued a statement saying that Archimandrite Dorote Kurashvili’s demand for the diocesan commission session on October 29 to be held in the presence of the media will not be satisfied. The Patriarchate explained that this demand by Dorote Kurashvili is unprecedented and unacceptable.