Eparchy of Bichvinta and Tskhum-Abkhazia
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The Eparchy of Bichvinta and Tskhum-Abkhazia (Georgian: ბიჭვინთისა და ცხუმ აფხაზეთის ეპარქია) is an eparchy (diocese) of the Georgian Orthodox Church with its seat in Sokhumi (Tskhumi), Georgia. It has jurisdiction over Districts of Sukhumi, Ochamchire, Gali, Gudauta, Gulripshi and Gagra.
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Eparchy of Bichvinta and Tskhum-Abkhazia | |
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Location | |
Territory | North-western parts of Georgia |
Headquarters | Sukhumi, Abkhazia, Georgia |
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Denomination | Eastern Orthodox |
Sui iuris church | Georgian Orthodox Church |
Established | 1917 |
Language | Georgian |
Current leadership | |
Bishop | Ilia Shiolashvili |
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