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Primate of Armenian Diocese in Georgia Attended Opening of the Exhibition “Religions in Georgia” PDF Print E-mail
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Aa1On January 30, 2018, at the National Museum of Georgia, State Agency for Religious Affairs, together with the National Museum of Georgia, opened an exhibition "Religions in Georgia". The exhibition displays various religious attire, literature and attributes of the Georgian Orthodox Church and religious communities operating in Georgia. The purpose of the exhibition is to raise awareness among religions and public to inform people about the activities of different religions.

In attendance were Georgian MPs, state officials, representatives of diplomatic corps accredited in Georgia, representatives of cultural institutions, the leaders of religious communities operating in Georgia, the clergymen and laymen.1

The occasion was honored with the presence of the Primate of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, His Grace Bishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan.

Zaza Vashakmadze, Chairman of State Agency for Religious Issues, opened the exhibition; he reflected on the importance to inform people about different religious communities operating in Georgia and their characteristics, to promote public awareness of the peculiarities and activities of the religious communities.

Minister of Culture Mikheil Giorgadze; Director of the National Museum David Lortkipanidze; and representatives of religious organizations positively assessed the opening of the exhibition imbued with 2the spirit of tolerance, appreciated the content and objectives of the exhibition, the presentation of religious diversity in Georgia. The speakers unanimously noted the role of the exhibition - "Religions in Georgia", noted that the project would promote religious diversity in Georgia, strengthening the environment of tolerance and mutual respect.

The Primate of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, His Grace Bishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan highly appreciated the exhibition. The Diocesan Primate mentioned that Georgia is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country, appreciated the fruitful activities of State Agency for Religious Affairs promoting mutual respect and cooperation between the Georgian Orthodox Church and different religions; he positively assessed the opening of the exhibition, mentioned that it has substantive importance, and the purpose of it is to educate young people and new3 generations with the spirit of respect and cooperation.

During the event, the Primate of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia was accompanied by Rev. Father Husik Harutyunyan, Pastor of Armenians in Marneuli, Bolnisi and Tetritskaro of Kvemo Kartli region; Michael Avagyan, Head of Legal Affairs and Cooperation Department; and Director of the Administrative Department of the Diocese, Karen Yeritsyan.

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