Tag: patriarchal election

International

Metropolitan Shio of Senaki and Chkhorotsku elected 142nd Patriarch of Georgia

Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
11.05.2026

His Eminence Metropolitan Shio of Senaki and Chkhorotsku was elected Patriarch of Georgia on Monday, becoming the 142nd primate of the Georgian Orthodox Church. According to Georgian media, His Eminence received 22 of 39 votes.…

International

Bulgarian Orthodox Church to elect new Patriarch on June 30

Published by Aurelian Iftimiu
28.03.2024

As decreed by the Holy Synod on March 19, a Patriarchal Electoral Church Council will convene on June 30 to elect a new Patriarch of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church. The decision follows the repose of…