Georgia Elects Shio Mujiri as New Orthodox Patriarch
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- •Shio Mujiri was elected as the 142nd Patriarch of Georgia on 2026-05-11.
- •The voting results show that Bishop Shio received 22 votes in the patriarchal election.
- •Patriarch Kirill of Moscow sent a formal message congratulating Shio Mujiri on his election.
- •Epiphanius I of Ukraine also issued congratulations to Shio Mujiri on becoming Patriarch of Georgia.
- •The Georgian prime minister publicly expressed hope that the new patriarch will serve the country's united future.
- •The Georgian Orthodox Church is widely described as one of the most influential institutions in Georgia's social and political life.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Patriarch Shio Mujiri backs closer ties with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Relations between the Georgian and Russian Orthodox Churches may cool, affecting how clergy and pilgrims move between the countries.
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RUJAMnews (Caucasus)Epiphanius I of Ukraine congratulates Shio Mujiri on election as Patriarch of GeorgiaRUTASS (EN)Patriarch Kirill congratulates new Patriarch of Georgia on his electionRUTASS (EN)Georgian prime minister hopes new patriarch will serve country's united futureRUJAMnews (Caucasus)Shio Mujiri elected the 142nd Patriarch of Georgia