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11.06.2009, 14:06 24 comments

Child saved from Jehovah’s Witness parents

Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili has demanded that a four-year-old-girl be saved from almost certain death. The girl’s parents, who are Jehovah's Witnesses, were preventing hospital doctors from treating her.

03.04.2010, 09:29 2 comments

Georgian claims to suffer from “Wounds of Christ”

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Dozens of Georgian pilgrims seek asylum in Israel

A group of Georgians have asked for political asylum in Israel after arriving in the country as pilgrims.

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Georgian protesters break for Easter

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People light candles in front of Christ the Saviour cathedral in Moscow AFP Photo / Natalia Kolesnikova 08.08.2009, 14:42

Russian Orthodox Church mourns the “tragedy of three Christian peoples”

A memorial service has been held in Moscow's Christ the Savior Cathedral to commemorate the victims of the conflict in South Ossetia.

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Russo-Georgian relations warmed up by Orthodox faith

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Georgian transgender feel unwelcome at home

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15.01.2010, 13:17 15 comments

Terrorists trained in Georgia to attack Russia – official

Terrorist groups are being trained in Georgia to launch attacks in Russia’s North Caucasian and southern regions, Russia's Deputy Interior Minister Arkady Yedelev said.

Abkhazian Orthodoxy at crossroads

Published: 07 October, 2009, 12:08


Novy Afon

The Abkhazian wing of the Georgian Orthodox Church is seeking full independence from its neighbor. After the conflict between the two in the ‘90s, it’s been hoping for church freedom and counts on Russia’s support.

 
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