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Shio III greeting crowds gathered outside Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta following his enthronement. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media.

Patriarch Shio III targets abortion, ‘gender ideology’ on ‘Family Purity Day’

by Mikheil Gvadzabia

•6 min read

Patriarch Shio III made remarks after the Family Purity Day March.

Shio III greeting crowds gathered outside Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta following his enthronement. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media.

New Georgian Patriarch Shio III enthroned

by Mikheil Gvadzabia

•5 min read

Shio III became Patriarch at the age of 57.

Metropolitan Shio Mujiri entering the Holy Trininty Cathedral ahead of his election as Patriarch. Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OCMedia.

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Shio Mujiri elected Patriarch of Georgia

by Mikheil Gvadzabia

•3 min read

The senior bishop, who will now be known as Shio III, is widely seen as the government’s favoured candidate.

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