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Georgian Orthodox Church
The history of the Georgian Orthodox Church spans over
1,500 years. Georgia's conversion to Christianity is traditionally
attributed to Saint Nino in the early 4th century. The
church gained autocephaly from the Church of Antioch in
the 5th century, making it one of the earliest autocephalous
Orthodox churches. Throughout its history, the church
has played a pivotal role in the spiritual and cultural
life of Georgia, often intertwined with the country's
political fortunes. It faced periods of foreign rule and
suppression, including under the Mongols and the Soviet
Union, but continued to preserve its distinct liturgical
traditions, religious art, and a strong sense of national
identity. Today, it remains a vital institution in Georgia,
with a significant role in shaping the nation's cultural
and spiritual character.
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Church
Officials |
| Name |
Tenure |
|
| Catholicos-Patriarchs
of Georgia |
|
Catholicos-Patriarch
of All Georgia, the Archbishop of Mtskheta-Tbilisi, and
Metropolitan Bishop of Tskhum-Abkhazia and Bichvinta |
| Ilia
II
|
1977–;
*1933
|
Ghudushauri-Shiolashvili |
|
| Akhalkalaki
and Kumurdo, Diocese of
|
|
| Akhaltsikhe
and Tao-Klarjeti, Diocese of
|
|
| Alaverdi,
Diocese of
|
|
| Batumi
and Lazeti, Diocese of
|
|
| Belgium
and Holland, Diocese of
|
|
| Bichvinti
and Tskhum-Abkhazia, Diocese of -
See Catholicos-Patriarchs of Georgia
|
|
| Bodbe,
Diocese of
|
|
| Bolnisi,
Diocese of
|
|
| Borjomi
and Bakuriani, Diocese of
|
|
| Chiaturi
and Sachkhere, Diocese of
|
|
| Chkondidi,
Diocese of
|
|
| Dmanisi
and Agarak-Tashiri, Diocese of
|
|
| Germany
and Austria, Diocese of
|
|
| Gori
and Ateni, Diocese of
|
|
| Great
Britain and Ireland, Diocese of
|
|
| Gurjaani
and Velistsikhe, Diocese of
|
|
| Khoni
and Samtredia, Diocese of
|
|
| Khornabuji
and Hereti, Diocese of
|
|
| Kutaisi
and Gaenati, Diocese of
|
|
| Manglisi
and Tetritskaro, Diocese of
|
|
| Margveti
and Ubisi, Diocese of
|
|
| Marneuli
and Hujabi, Diocese of
|
|
| Martfeka
and Gardabani, Diocese of
|
|
| Mestia
and Zemo Svaneti, Diocese of
|
|
| Mtskheta-Tbilisi,
Diocese of -
See Catholicos-Patriarchs of Georgia
|
|
| Nekresi,
Diocese of
|
|
| Nikortsminda,
Diocese of
|
|
| Nikozi
and Tskhinvali, Diocese of |
|
| North
America , Diocese of
|
|
| Poti
and Khobi, Diocese of |
|
| Ruiz
and Urbnis, Diocese of
|
|
| Rustavi,
Diocese of
|
|
| Sagarejo
and Ninotsmida, Diocese of
|
|
| Samtavisi
and Kaspi, Diocese of
|
|
| Senaki
and Chkhorotsku, Diocese of
|
|
| Shemokmedi,
Diocese of
|
|
| Skhalti,
Diocese of
|
|
| Stepantsminda
and Khevi, Diocese of
|
|
| Surami
and Khashuri, Diocese of
|
|
| Tianeti
and Pshav-Khevsureti, Diocese of
|
|
| Tkibuli
and Terjoli, Diocese of
|
|
| Tsageri
and Lentekhi, Diocese of
|
|
| Tsalka,
Diocese of
|
|
| Tsilkani
and Dusheti, Diocese of
|
|
| Tskhum-Abkhazia,
Diocese of -
See Catholicos-Patriarchs of Georgia
|
|
| Vani
and Baghdati, Diocese of
|
|
| Western
Europe, Diocese of
|
|
| Zugdidi
and Tsaishi, Diocese of
|
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and Symbols | Eastern
Orthodoxy |
