Personally, I think that this is possible, this is one of the issues [to be discussed]. We talked about this during the life of Ilia II, the locum tenens of the Patriarchal throne has also talked about it, the high priests have also talked about it. These conversations are continuing and we hope that we will see the result, - Metropolitan Daniel of Chiatura and Sachkhere stated in response to questions about the possible release of those detained during the protests.

According to the His Holiness, the confrontation in the country needs to end, and this can be achieved through mutual respect between the parties.

“The convening of the Holy Synod is the prerogative of the Catholicos-Patriarch, Shio III, and he has not yet told us anything about it, so I cannot tell you anything yet.

Personally, I think that this is possible, this is one of the issues [to be discussed], however, I repeat again and again that this is the prerogative of the Patriarch. We talked about this during the lifetime of Ilia II, the locum tenens of the Patriarchal throne has also talked about it, the high priests also talked about it. These conversations continue and we hope that we will see the result.

It is our great desire that the confrontation in the country ends and peace and unity are restored. For this, mutual respect is necessary on both sides, and, in my opinion, this respect will become a prerequisite. No insult, no disrespect, I think this is a prerequisite and this is my personal opinion,” Bishop Daniel told TV Pirveli.