Shio Mujiri

Who is Shio Mujiri, new head of Georgian Orthodox Church? | VIDEO

Church in Georgia

May 18, 2026

Attention is focused on Shio III’s background, including his time in Moscow, his views on Russian church influence, Ukrainian autocephaly and politics in Georgia.

'Nation needs spiritual strength' - Georgian politicians congratulate new Patriarch

Church in Georgia

May 12, 2026

Both ruling party and opposition representatives sent their congratulations.

Epiphanius I of Ukraine congratulates Shio Mujiri on election as Patriarch of Georgia

Church in Georgia

May 11, 2026

“May the Lord bless this new chapter in the life of the Georgian Orthodox Church”

Shio Mujiri elected the 142nd Patriarch of Georgia

Church in Georgia

May 11, 2026

The new Patriarch took the name Shio III.

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.

Georgian Holy Synod selects three candidates for patriarchal throne: Metropolitans Shio, Iob and Grigori

Georgia

April 28, 2026

In the first round of voting, Metropolitan Shio Mujiri won 20 votes.