A new patriarch was elected in Georgia

Emil Lazarian News

May 11, 2026

Metropolitan Shio (Mujiri) of Senak and Chkhorotsghu, who is currently the deputy of the patriarchal chair, was elected the new patriarch of Georgia. This was announced by Metropolitan Anania after the vote held in the expanded assembly of the Georgian Orthodox Church.

“Vicar Shio received 22 votes, Metropolitan Iov – 9, and Metropolitan Grigol – 7 votes. One ballot was declared invalid. Metropolitan Shio has been elected as the Patriarch of Georgia,” said Metropolitan Anania.

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