Georgian Orthodox Church celebrates Annunciation today
07.04.12 20:04
Georgian Orthodox Church celebrates the day of the Annunciation today. The Holiday marks the revelation to Mary, the mother of Jesus by the archangel Gabriel that she would conceive a child to be born the Son of God.
Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia, along with bishops conducted a holy mass at the Trinity Cathedral early today morning.
Worshipers, who are Fasting, today can eat fish.
Both the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox faiths hold that the Annunciation took place in the then village of Nazareth, but differ as to where exactly. The Catholic Church of the Annunciation marks the site preferred by the former, while the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation marks that of the latter.
Visit of the Patriarch of All Georgia to the Russian capital continues. Late last night His Holiness was invited at the studio of the Georgian sculptor in Russia, Zurab Tsereteli, where Russian politicians were also present.
Director of the State Opera and Ballet Theatre has resigned - Davit Sakvarelidze has not officially commented on the reasons of his decision, however, behind the camera he confirmed that he had differences with the officials of the ministry of culture regarding the development of art and opera.
Ave Maria composed by the Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II was performed in honor of the visit of His Holiness to Moscow. Another anthem composed by Ilia II, dedicated to the Patriarch of Russia was also sung at the Christmas Festival held in the Russian capital.
Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II has been hosted by Russian Patriarch Kiril in Moscow today. The meeting, on which Georgian patriarch expressed his hope of solving problems in Georgia-Russia relations, was held at the Residence of the Russian Patriarch.
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Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II visits Russian capital on the occasion of him being awarded the Prize of the International Foundation for the Unity of Orthodox Christian Nations.
Georgian Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Epiphany on January 19. Today Christians commemorate the baptising of Jesus in the Jordan River, his manifestation to the world as the Son of God.
Head of the National Agency for Protecting National Heritage, Nikoloz Vacheishvili has resigned - Minister of Culture and Monument Protection, Guram Odisharia has announced.
Patriarch of All Georgia and the World Patriarch spoke about the importance of the meeting between the president and prime minister of Georgia at the special dinner dedicated to the 80th jubilee of Georgian Patriarch.
