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08.04.12 16:35

The Georgian Orthodox Church celebrates Palm Sunday today, which always falls on Sunday before Easter Sunday.

Catholicos Patriarch of all Georgia his Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II congratulated the Georgian people on the celebration today. He chanted the liturgy at the Holy Trinity Cathedral and spoke about significance of the holiday.

Ilia II also blessed representatives of the delegation, which is leaving for Jerusalem to bring the holy fire to Georgia for Easrter Sunday.

The feast commemorates an event mentioned by all four Canonical Gospels the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem in the days before his Passion. Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast.

Reportedly, this day commemorates the event, which happened 2,000 years ago, when Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem. He was welcomed with flowers, and children strew his way with palm leaves.

To commemorate the holly celebration people take pals from churches to their homes.

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Prime Minister comments on incidents on religious grounds

07.12.12 15:24

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Georgian writer declared persona non grata in Azerbaijan

04.12.12 12:33

Chairperson of the Georgian Writers Union Ms. Makvala Gonashvili has been declared persona non grata in Azerbaijan. On behalf of the foreign ministry of Azerbaijan, spokesperson Elman Abdulaiyev made a harsh statement, which followed Ms. Gonashvili`s arrival in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Statement by Public Defender`s Office

03.12.12 14:25

Office of the Public Defender of Georgia has released a special statement regarding the incident that occurred in the village of Tsintskaro a few days ago. The office of the PD calls on the prosecutor`s office to carry out adequate and timely measures for protecting the rights of the Muslim population of the village.

Ousted art director back to Rustaveli theatre

30.11.12 11:41

Robert Sturua has been appointed the art director of the Rustaveli Academic Theatre officially today. The decision was taken by the minister of culture of Georgia and the staff of the theatre was introduced with this decision this morning.

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Former employs of Dumbadze Theatre demand director`s resignation

26.11.12 14:25

The directors, actors, artists and musicians, who were dismissed from Nodar Dumbadze Young Spectators` Theatre in 2010, are demanding the resignation of the theatre manager Mikheil Antadze, who has been managing the theatre during past five years.

President attended holy rite at Bagrati Temple

23.11.12 14:25

President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili attended church service dedicated to the Day of Saint George at the Bagrati Temple together with his son and Archbishop Kalistrate today. After the prayer, President spoke about the meaning of the restoration of Bagrati Temple, which he said was a symbol of defeating evil.

Robert Sturua confirms reports about his return to Rustaveli Theatre

23.11.12 11:40

Famous Georgian theatre director Robert Sturua has confirmed his decision to return to the Rustaveli Theatre in his interview with mass media. A few days ago he posted his position about his return on his facebook page.

Orthodox Christians mark Day of St. George

23.11.12 10:00

Georgian Orthodox Church marks sAint George`s Day on November 23rd. Holy services will be conducted at every church in the country.

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