Church and state in Georgia

Georgia marks 1,700 years of Christianity: Patriarch and officials reflect on faith, identity and the future

Church in Georgia

October 12, 2026

Authorities pledge continued cooperation with the Church and warn of the dangers of globalisation

Georgian Orthodox Church succession battle: leading contenders, Moscow's shadow and fight for power

Georgia

May 08, 2026

The main frontrunner is the locum tenens of the patriarchal throne, Metropolitan Shio Mujiri.

Opinion: Who becomes Georgia’s next Patriarch is question of interest not only to Georgia, but also to Russia

Georgia

March 24, 2026

Analyst Vakhtang Dzabiradze on Georgia’s political climate and the leading candidate for Patriarch

Georgia to elect new Patriarch within two months: What we know about the candidates

Church in Georgia

March 24, 2026

Leading contender, election process and timeline