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The Georgian Orthodox Church is managed by the Holy Synod, headed by the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia. The Holy Synod is the collective body of bishops of the church. In addition to the Patriarch, the Synod comprises 38 members, including 25 metropolitan bishops, 5 archbishops and 7 simple bishops.
- 3.5 million (2011)
La independencia de la Iglesia ortodoxa de Georgia fue finalmente reconocida por la Iglesia ortodoxa rusa el 31 de octubre de 1943 por orden de Stalin . El 3 de marzo de 1990, el patriarca de Constantinopla reconoció y aprobó la autocefalía de la Iglesia ortodoxa de Georgia, así como el honor patriarcal de los catolicós.
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- Ninó de Georgia
- Circa 337
- 3 de marzo de 1990 por el Patriarcado Ecuménico de Constantinopla
The Apostolic Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Georgia, commonly known as the Georgian Orthodox Church or the Orthodox Church of Georgia, is an autocephalous Eastern Orthodox church in full communion with the other churches of Eastern Orthodoxy. It is Georgia's dominant religious institution, and a majority of Georgian people are members.
The Georgian Orthodox Church holds a unique and prominent position within the rich tapestry of Georgia's history and culture. As one of the world's oldest Christian traditions, the Georgian Orthodox Church has been instrumental in shaping the nation's spiritual, artistic, and social development.
Eastern Orthodoxy. Georgian Orthodox church, autocephalous (independent) church of the Orthodox communion in Georgia. The church is one of the most ancient Christian communities in the world. The Georgians adopted Christianity through the ministry of a woman, St. Nino, early in the 4th century.
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Georgian Orthodox Church: Leadership: Ilia II of Georgia: Year consecrated: 2004: Location; Location: Tbilisi, Georgia: Architecture; Architect(s) Archil Mindiashvili: Style: Georgian cross-dome: Groundbreaking: 1995: Completed: 2004: Specifications; Capacity: 10,000 [citation needed] Length: 70.4 m : Width: 64.7 m : Interior area ...
It is currently the second largest church building in Georgia, after the Holy Trinity Cathedral. Known as the burial site of the claimed Christ's mantle, Svetitskhoveli has long been one of the principal Georgian Orthodox churches and is among the most venerated places of worship in the region.
