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Orthodox Church of Georgia is an autocephalous (meaning independent) Eastern Orthodox Church in full communion with the other churches of Eastern Orthodoxy. It is Georgia's main religious institution, and a majority of Georgian people are members. The Orthodox Church of Georgia is one of the oldest churches in the world. Its claim to be apostolic means it can be traced back to the original disciples of Jesus. Its doctrine is similar to that of Eastern Orthodoxy, with only some differences. The church is the most trusted institution in Georgia. According to a 2013 survey 95% respondents had a positive opinion of its work.

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  • SaintNino

    Saint Nino of Cappadocia, baptizer of the Georgians.

  • Jvari 12august2009 cropped

    Jvari Monastery, near Mtskheta, one of Georgia's oldest surviving monasteries (6th century)

  • A page from a rare 12th century Gelati Gospel

    A page from a rare 12th century Gelati Gospel depicting the Nativity

  • Georgia Khakhuli triptych

    The Khakhuli triptych

  • Patriarch Antonius II of Georgia

    Patriarch Anton II of Georgia was downgraded to the status of an archbishop by the Russian Imperial authorities.

  • The Tsminda Sameba church, Kazbegi (9)

    The Holy Trinity Church (Tsminda Sameba) of Gergeti, in the mountains of Khevi

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