At the request of Mikheil Saakashvili's mother Giuli Alasania, Metropolitan Epifaniy met with her on November 4, 2021, at his residence – the Metropolitan House.
This is reported by the press service Kyiv Metropolia of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (OCU).
The mother of the third president of Georgia said that Mikheil Saakashvili has been on hunger strike in Rustavi prison for the 35th day, and her mother's heart is breaking with pain.
The Primate of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine spiritually supported Giuli Alasania, noting that the trials that occur on the path of life must be overcome with fortitude and faith in God's help.
Metropolitan Epifaniy also spoke with the guest in a warm atmosphere on other life topics, noting the great power of prayer in the life of every person.