President Zurabishvili Pardons 34 Convicts for St. Mary's Day

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili pardoned 34 convicts, including eight women and one minor, in relation to Saint Mary's Day, Angi Khutsishvili, acting Head of the Administration of President, said on Tuesday.

“The President of Georgia uses her right of pardon since December 17 of 2018. The pardoning process has been going on smoothly and has not stopped. As of today, the President has pardoned 91 convicts”, said Khutsishvili.

August 28 marks one of the most important religious holidays in Georgia. Mariamoba, known as the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This day commemorates the assumption of the Blessed Virgin into heaven. All churches throughout Georgia hold special ceremonies and religious services in relation to this day.

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By Ana Dumbadze