Georgian Orthodox Church marks anniversary of Autocephaly restoration

11:21, 25.03.2018

The Georgian Orthodox Church marks the anniversary of restoration of Autocephaly. Catholicos Patriarch of all Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II will give a solemn liturgy at Sioni Cathedral in Tbilisi.

Antiokh granted self-governance (Autocephaly) to the Georgian Orthodox Church in 457, Russian Imperia abolished it in 1811. Russian Synod exarchate headed Georgian church.

Georgian church resumed autocephaly on March 25, 1917 and its independence was recognized by all Orthodox Churches, though it was not literally proved. By endeavor of Patriarch of whole Georgia Ilia the Second World Orthodox Patriarchates officially recognized Georgian autocephaly in 1990.

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