According to the Georgian media, Reverend Shio, the Patriarchal locum tenens, was poisoned and medical tests showed traces of arsenic in his blood.
More specifically, according to Rustavi 2 TV, as a result of the examination of Reverend Shio, a number of suspicious substances were found in the analyses. Also, according to the TV company, the Patriarchate suspects that Reverend Shio was being poisoned gradually over time.
Mtavari TV also spread information about the alleged poisoning of the high-ranking clergyman. According to the TV company, Reverend Shio was poisoned a week ago. According to the information, the Patriarchal locum tenens felt unwell during a religious service, and the medical tests carried out later showed traces of arsenic in his blood.
No comment has been made by the Georgian Patriarchate so far regarding the above reports.
