A Georgian man developed a long-term bond with Polish monks in Tbilisi

Besarion, known as Beso, has formed a decades-long friendship with the Polish monks in Georgia. Beso, who is now 42 years old, first came under their care when he was a young man facing intellectual disabilities, poverty, and unstable living conditions. Father Paweł Dyl noted that Beso previously struggled with emotional regulation and could react aggressively, but described him as a frightened young man who lacked coping mechanisms.

The relationship developed over twenty years of daily presence and trust-building by the missionaries, who have operated in Georgia since 1997. Beso is now a well-known member of the community. When Father Dyl was diagnosed with diabetes and required dietary changes, Beso independently chose to limit his own intake of sugar and bread to mirror the priest's new lifestyle.