Eparchy of Akhaltsikhe and Tao-Klarjeti

The Eparchy of Akhaltsikhe and Tao-Klarjeti (Georgian: ახალციხისა და ტაო-კლარჯეთის ეპარქია) is an eparchy (diocese) of the Georgian Orthodox Church with its seat in Akhaltsikhe, Georgia. It has jurisdiction over Akhaltsikhe, Adigeni, Aspindza municipalities in Georgia and historical region of Tao-Klarjeti,[1] currently part of Turkey.

Eparchy of Akhaltsikhe and Tao-Klarjeti
Coat of Arms of Georgian Apostolic Autocephalous Orthodox Church
Location
TerritorySouth-western parts of Georgia and Tao-Klarjeti
HeadquartersAkhaltsikhe, Georgia
Information
DenominationEastern Orthodox
Sui iuris churchGeorgian Orthodox Church
Established1981
LanguageGeorgian
Current leadership
BishopTheodore Chuadze
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Picture Name Time
Georgian Orthodox Eparchy of Akhaltsikhe and Tao-Klarjeti
Ananias June 29, 1981 — December 25, 1992
Sergi Chekurishvili December 27, 1992 — October 1997
Nikoloz Pachuashvili October 1997 — October 8, 1998
Theodore Chuadze since November 1998

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