The Embassy of Switzerland in Georgia congratulates His Holiness and Beatitude, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Shio III, on his enthronement.

In a statement posted on the social network Facebook, the Embassy wishes the Patriarch “many years of devoted leadership in service to the Church.”

“Heartfelt congratulations to His Holiness Shio III on the occasion of his enthronement as Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia.

We wish His Holiness many years of devoted leadership in service to the Church and the faithful,” reads the statement.