Pro-Government Forces Exploit Georgian Patriarch’s Name to Discredit Opponents

Pro-government groups in Georgia have used the name of the Georgian Patriarch to undermine political opponents, according to a report by 'Myth Detector.' This tactic involves attributing false statements or positions to the Patriarch to sway public opinion and weaken opposition credibility. The use of religious authority in political disputes risks deepening divisions and affecting public trust in both religious and political institutions.