#Georgian Orthodox Church
Georgian Patriarch criticises Ukraine over planned monastery eviction
In the ongoing stand-off over Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Georgia’s religious leader voiced support for a church with strong ties with Russia.
Georgian Patriarch criticises Ukraine over planned monastery eviction
In the ongoing stand-off over Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, Georgia’s religious leader voiced support for a church with strong ties with Russia.
Cyanide poison plot priest ‘received fair trial’ in Georgia, ECHR finds
Archpriest Giorgi Mamaladze was convicted of possession of cyanide for the purpose of murdering the Patriarch’s secretary-referent, Shorena Tetruashvili.
Cyanide poison plot priest ‘received fair trial’ in Georgia, ECHR finds
Archpriest Giorgi Mamaladze was convicted of possession of cyanide for the purpose of murdering the Patriarch’s secretary-referent, Shorena Tetruashvili.
Georgian prosecutors silent on Church paedophilia allegations
Documents allegedly leaked from the State Security Service suggest that the authorities knew of at least 12 priests who were sexually abusing children.
Georgian prosecutors silent on Church paedophilia allegations
Documents allegedly leaked from the State Security Service suggest that the authorities knew of at least 12 priests who were sexually abusing children.
SSG Files: Georgian Patriarch Ilia II planned to resign in 2020
This is the latest report from around 3,000 files allegedly leaked from the State Security Services.
SSG Files: Georgian Patriarch Ilia II planned to resign in 2020
This is the latest report from around 3,000 files allegedly leaked from the State Security Services.
Troubled Ninotsminda orphanage to be converted into daycare centre
The Public Defender is scheduled to visit the church-run orphanage next week.
Troubled Ninotsminda orphanage to be converted into daycare centre
The Public Defender is scheduled to visit the church-run orphanage next week.
Georgian state officials to relocate over a dozen from controversial Church-run orphanage
An estimated 16 minors have been immediately slated for relocation after a monitoring visit by state officials.
Georgian state officials to relocate over a dozen from controversial Church-run orphanage
An estimated 16 minors have been immediately slated for relocation after a monitoring visit by state officials.
Child abuse allegations dog Georgian Church orphanage
Despite evidence of horrific child abuse, Georgia’s Public Defender has been barred from visiting the Church-run Ninotsminda orphanage.
Child abuse allegations dog Georgian Church orphanage
By Tata ShoshiashviliDespite evidence of horrific child abuse, Georgia’s Public Defender has been barred from visiting the Church-run Ninotsminda orphanage.
Nuns shut out of convent over Ilia II sodomy allegations
Two nuns were locked out of their cloister shortly before curfew in the latest in an escalating conflict in the Chkondidi Diocese.
Nuns shut out of convent over Ilia II sodomy allegations
Two nuns were locked out of their cloister shortly before curfew in the latest in an escalating conflict in the Chkondidi Diocese.
Analysis | Church scandals have hurt trust in the Georgian Orthodox Church
The Georgian Orthodox Church has been hit by numerous scandals in recent years, but have those scandals affected public trust?
Analysis | Church scandals have hurt trust in the Georgian Orthodox Church
By Dustin GilbreathThe Georgian Orthodox Church has been hit by numerous scandals in recent years, but have those scandals affected public trust?
Georgians avoided church over Easter and disapproved of communal spoon, survey finds
Only 4% of Orthodox Christians in Georgia reported that they attended Easter liturgy this year, down from 44% who said they attended last year.
Georgians avoided church over Easter and disapproved of communal spoon, survey finds
Only 4% of Orthodox Christians in Georgia reported that they attended Easter liturgy this year, down from 44% who said they attended last year.