Spezzatura Posted April 6, 2010 Report Share Posted April 6, 2010 The head of the monastery, Father Saba, insists he is ready to accept anyone prepared to ask for forgiveness - even murderers. "With the support of God we are able to welcome criminals who are eager to become better people and confess their sins," he said. Although the scheme is being organised by the Georgian government, the initiative came from the Georgian Orthodox Church - the country's most prominent and powerful religious institution, one directly funded by the government. _http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8603357.stm_ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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