Georgia
Georgian Patriarchate suspends priest critical of government and Church figures
Archimandrite Dorote Kurashvili frequently appears in the media and at anti-government protests.
The Georgian Orthodox Church
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Georgia
Former Georgian riot police head who oversaw brutal crackdowns ‘funds church construction’
Zviad Kharazishvili, also known as ‘Khareba’, has become a synonym for police brutality for many.
Georgia
Georgian Orthodox Church demotes priest critical of government
Archimandrite Dorote Kurashvili frequently appeared at anti-government protests and in the media.
Caucasus Datablog
Datablog | How do Georgians perceive women’s sexual freedom?
Since 2013, Georgians have overall become more accepting of women having pre-marital sex and having a child outside of wedlock.
Caucasus Datablog
Datablog | Georgians don’t want to be ruled by church, despite confidence in religious institutions
While Georgians have great confidence in churches and religious organisations, 42% believe they have too much power in the country.
Georgia
Pro-government media, MPs, and Patriarchate attack Tbilisi theatre’s ‘blasphemous’ play
The Royal District Theatre, which staged the play, is known for its outspoken stance during ongoing anti-government protests.
2024 Georgian Parliamentary Elections
Georgian Orthodox Church signals support for Georgian Dream in new statement
The Patriarchate of the Georgian Orthodox Church has issued a statement which tacitly endorsed the ruling Georgian Dream party while still claiming neutrality. In their statement on Tuesday, the Church listed the protection of ‘national and religious values’, the unification of the country, ‘safeguarding sovereignty’, and ‘maintaining peace’ as priorities equally shared by both the Georgian public and the country’s state institutions. In the statement released by its Public Relations Office,
