Georgian orthodox church

Blog | Georgians don’t want to be ruled by church, despite confidence in religious institutions

1 July, 2025

Data from the ISSP 2018 religion survey shows that while Georgians have more confidence in churches and religious organisations than in schools, the business world, the legal system, and parliament, they also largely believe that religious leaders should not try…

Church scandals have hurt trust in the Georgian Orthodox Church

5 August, 2020

The Georgian Orthodox Church has been hit by numerous scandals in recent years, but have those scandals affected public trust? In 2017, a priest was charged and convicted of attempting to murder Patriarch Ilia II’s secretary. On numerous occasions,…

Study suggests large numbers in Georgia to celebrate Easter in church

20 April, 2020

Research by CRRC Georgia suggests that a large number of Georgia’s Orthodox Christians intend to celebrate at Church. As Easter celebrations approach in Georgia, a study by CRRC Georgia suggests that a large number of Georgia’s Orthodox Christians still intend…

Is Georgia’s Orthodox Christian population losing (trust in) their religion?

13 August, 2018

Surveys conducted in Georgia have repeatedly shown that the Georgian Orthodox Church’s leader Patriarch Ilia II is the most trusted public figure in the country. Yet, CRRC’s Caucasus Barometer survey data from 2008 to 2017 suggests that both the share of Orthodox…