The International Day for Tolerance is observed on November 16. Many different events are held on this annual holiday, which serve as reminder of the need for dialogue, cooperation and respect between cultures and civilizations.

On November 15, the Calouste Gulbenkian Hall of the “Hayartun” Cultural Center at the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Georgia hosted an exhibition and sale of handmade works created by people with disabilities. It was organized by Armenian Association for the Disabled PYUNIC (Phoenix) and the Georgian Union “For People with Special Needs", with the support of the “Hayartun” Cultural Center at the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Georgia, within the framework of the overall project entitled "We Are Special, But We Possess Abilities."

On November 16, the Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Georgia, His Grace Bishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan, through the offices of the Vicar-General of Javakhk Supreme Archimandrite Babken Salbiyan, spiritual shepherd of Ninotsminda and nearby villages Priest Armash Poghosyan and spiritual shepherd of Akhalkalaki and nearby villages Priest Tatev Marukyan, sanctified St. Mesrop Mashtots Church in Mamzara village. After the consecration ceremony the Divine and Immortal Liturgy was served. Priest Armash Poghosyan conducted the divine service.

On November 17 the inauguration of the newly elected President of Georgia Giorgi Margvelashvili took place. The Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Georgia, His Grace Bishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan was invited to take part in the solemn ceremony.