The President of Georgia and the Chairman of the Government of Ajara Visit the Saint Matthias the Apostle Gymnasium

The President of Georgia, Mikheil Kavelashvili, alongside the Chairman of the Government of Ajara, Zurab Pataradze, paid a visit to the Saint Matthias the Apostle Gymnasium to personally inspect the institution's educational environment, facilities, and infrastructure.

During the visit, Metropolitan Dimitri of Batumi and Lazeti briefed the delegation on the gymnasium's ongoing educational activities, strategic development vision, and future initiatives. Special emphasis was placed on the support systems and assistance programs dedicated to enhancing the education and social welfare of children deprived of parental care.

Operating since 2022, the Saint Matthias the Apostle Gymnasium currently provides quality education to approximately 120 students. The gymnasium’s boarding facility is equipped with modern educational and creative spaces, including a specialized mosaic workshop and various infrastructural assets designed to foster the multifaceted growth of its pupils. Additionally, the complex incorporates dedicated spaces for monastic life.

The visiting dignitaries also familiarized themselves with the outstanding athletic and creative achievements of the students. They highly commended the invaluable contribution of Metropolitan Dimitri toward the education, empowerment, and spiritual development of the youth in the Ajara region.