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juin 30, 2026

Georgian Orthodox Church Elects Shio III as New Patriarch

The Holy Synod of the Georgian Orthodox Church has elected Metropolitan Shio III (Mujiri) as the new Patriarch of Georgia. The 57-year-old succeeds Patriarch Ilia II, who led the church for nearly half a century. The new patriarch has served as the Keeper of the Patriarchal Throne since 2017.