Georgian orthodox church

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,…

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…

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…