Statement of the Business Association of Georgia Regarding the Election of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia

11 May '26

The Business Association of Georgia responds to the historic decision regarding the election of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia and emphasizes the fundamental importance of this event for the country's stability and peace.

“The Business Association of Georgia congratulates His Holiness and Beatitude Shio III on his election as the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia and wishes him fortitude and success in this exceedingly important role for our country.

The Georgian Orthodox Church, as the country's paramount spiritual and cultural institution, plays a vital role in the process of state resilience and social consolidation. The business community believes that this new chapter in church leadership will have a decisive impact on maintaining a peaceful and predictable environment in the country, which is an essential condition for any economic progress.

The election of the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia is an exceptionally important event that will shape the spiritual and social life of our country for decades to come. For the business sector, the Church has always been and remains a crucial guarantor of traditional values and national unity.

Institutional sustainability and the firm leadership of the Church represent the solid pillar upon which the nation's unity rests. This historic decision once again reaffirms the continuity of Georgian statehood and dedication to the values that have defined Georgia's identity for centuries. On the path to peaceful and stable development, the Church's role in preserving societal balance is invaluable, reflecting directly on the overall welfare and progress of the country.

The Business Association of Georgia congratulates the entire nation of Georgia on this momentously important day,” reads the statement by the Business Association of Georgia.