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To: NYer; sionnsar
Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church

"The Georgian Orthodox Church is one of the world's most ancient Christian Churches, and tradition traces its origins to the mission of Apostle Andrew in the 1st century. It is an autocephalous (self-headed) part of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Georgian Orthodoxy has been a state religion in parts of Georgia since the 4th century, and is the majority religion in that country.

"The oldest Georgian church was constructed in the beginning of the 3rd century."

"Georgian Christianity was historically influenced by the church of the Byzantine Empire, and has always been part of the wider Eastern Orthodox Church. From the 320s, the Georgian Orthodox Church was under the jurisdiction of the Apostolic See of Antioch."

34 posted on 07/14/2006 2:11:26 PM PDT by MarMema
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To: MarMema

Good to see you in the forum. I have missed your postings.


35 posted on 07/14/2006 4:55:55 PM PDT by NYer (Discover the beauty of the Eastern Catholic Churches - freepmail me for more information.)
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