
The Holy Trinity Convent was opened on Trinity Mountain in Batumi. Georgia's Catholicos-Patriarch[Ilia II] blessed the temple. Two nuns and several parishioners serve in the temple at present. Another monastery is being constructed on the same mountain. The construction began a year ago. Now revetment works are underway. The monastery will be opened and blessed in few months. A Moscow businessman from Batumi, Shalva Breus sponsors the construction of the church. Ilia II(Georgia's Catholicos-Patriarch): - I have blessed Batumi’s the Holy Trinity Convent. It is a great event for Achara and the whole Georgia. Father Giorgi: - The Holy Trinity Convent has been opened. The construction lasted for several years. With God’s help it has been blessed today. Nuns have moved here already. People will pray for the whole town and region here. Nino Akhvlediani(a pashioner): - It is my life, it is everything for me. I like it very much! I love coming to church. I pray and ask God to let you live as long as I have and twice more 10.09.07 Batumi, Georgia Source: Courier(news program), Rustavi 2 Broadcasting Company
