Former Metropolitan of Chkondidi to Serve at Shio Mgvime Monastery

Reverend Petre, the Former Metropolitan of Chkondidi, who was yesterday fired from the position of Bishop by the Synod because he submitted incriminating evidence against Patriarch Ilia II, will serve at the Shio Mgvime Monastery. The relevant order of the Patriarch has been published on the website of the Patriarchate of Georgia. 

"According to the Holy Synod's decision made on October 31, 2019, Metropolitan Petre (Tsaava) was fired from the administration of the Chkondidi Diocese, as well as from the membership of the Holy Synod. He will serve at the Shio Mgvime Monastery," the Patriarch's order reads.

The Shio Mgvime monastery is a medieval monastic complex in Georgia, near the town of Mtskheta. It is located in a narrow limestone canyon on the northern bank of the Mtkvari River, some 30 km from Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital.

By Ana Dumbadze 

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