Session of the Georgian Orthodox Holy Synod

In addition to its decision regarding the Eparchy of Sukhumi, at its recent session of the Holy Synod of the Georgian Orthodox Church also resolved to provide financial assistance to priests serving rural areas and to discipline parishes not using traditional Georgian Orthodox music in the divine services. The former Metropolitan of Sukhumi, Daniel (Datuashvili), was also elected Metropolitan of Chiatura and Sachkhere, and Bishop Jacob (Iakobashvili) of Tsurtavi was elected Bishop of Gardabani and Martkopi. More here.

Ilia II Made Locum Tenens of Sukhumi Eparchy

The Holy Synod of the Georgian Orthodox Church has transferred authority over its Sukhumi Eparchy in Abkhazia from its former hierarch, who has not ruled the diocese for years, to Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II (Gudushauri-Shiolashvili) of Mtskheta-Tbilisi and All Georgia. More here.