Holy Synod Session at Patriarchate of Georgia
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On 27th of June 2008 there was held the Holy Synod session at the Patriarchate of Georgia. The session was chaired by His Holiness and Beatitude Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II, and Metropolitan Grigol (Berbichashvili) of Poti and Khobi Diocese was the session Secretary. The session was missed by Metropolitan Athanase (Chakhvashvili) of Rustavi and Marneuli Diocese, Metropolitan Abraham (Garmelia) of Western Europe Diocese, Archbishop Zosime (Shioshvili) of Tsilkani and Dusheti Diocese, Bishop Zenon (Yarajuli) of Dmanisi Diocese. I. The Holy Synod heard a speech by Metropolitan Theodor (Chuadze) of Akhaltsikhe and Tao-Klarjeti Diocese on “Ongoing process of transferring property to Patriarchate of Georgia by State”. Holy Synod gratefully noted that pursuant to the Constitutional Agreement and the Order by President of Georgia, there was legalized most land plots and building premises being under ownership of Patriarchate of Georgia, and some new objects were granted. But, much still remains to be done especially in dioceses. The Holy Synod ordered: to form target commissions at dioceses in order to accelerate submission of proper documentations to the Patriarchate and continuation of damage compensations by the state to the Patriarchate. II. The Holy Synod heard a speech by Mr Avtandil Sulaberidze, Director of Institute for Demography and Social Science, on current demographic situation in Georgia. The Holy Synod expressed its worry about extremely difficult demographic situation in the country and its readiness to support and encourage families having many children. There was mentioned positive outcomes of Christening every third child by Catholicos Patriarch. III. The Holy Synod heard information submitted by Metropolitan Daniel (Datuashvili) of Tskhum-Abkhazeti Diocese, and Metropolitan Isaiah (Chanturia) of Nikozi and Tskhinvali Diocese on Tskhum-Abkhazeti Diocese and Nikozi and Tskhinvali Diocese. The Holy Synod ordered: 1. Send a written appeal to Patriarchate of Moscow to prevent illegal activities in Abkhazeti and Samachablo by members of Russian Church that even more tenses extremely difficult situation between the two countries; 2. Form a group of scientists to stop any attempt of falsification of history of Georgia and publish materials systematically. IV. The Holy Synod heard offer by Catholicos Patriarch on election of Archpriest George Gamrekeli as Deputy Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia. The Holy Synod ordered to title Archpriest George Gamrekeli as Bishop of Tsurtavi and appoint as Second Deputy Catholicos Patriarch. Admit to the veil ceremony is to be held at Tbilisi Holy Trinity Cathedral, and consecrated to Bishop ceremony is to be held at Svetitskhoveli Patriarchate Cathedral. V. The Holy Synod heard speech by Archpriest George Gamrekeli on educational institutions at the Patriarchate of Georgia. The Holy Synod ordered: to form Sunday Schools at every acting church all around Georgia. Sunday schools coordination and supervision shall be authorized to the Educational Committee of Patriarchate of Georgia. VI. The Holy Synod heard appeal by Coordinating Board of Youth Organizations Coalition “Movement for Moral Georgia” (including 16 organizations). The Coordinating Board asked the Holy Synod to support perfection of Broadcasting Code. The Holy Synod noted that television played greatest role in spiritual and cultural development of the nation. But, they often propagate violence, aggression, immorality purposefully or accidentally. Thus, it is absolutely necessary to stop the process legally. The Holy Synod ordered: to appeal the Board of Observers and directly the television authorities to protect the society off aggression immorality, and encourage strengthening of national ideology. VII. The Holy Synod heard a speech by Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II on active role of Georgian Church in social care. The Holy Synod ordered: 1. Form job councils supporting reduction of unemployment at the Patriarchate of Georgia and its diocese. Priests and church members should be actively involved into the process; 2. Order the job councils working out social projects and seeking necessary financial resources for their implementation. VIII. The Holy Synod heard an offer by Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II on canonization of our great ancestors George Guramishvili, the Kakabadzes (father and son), 300 Aragvians and other heroes, civilians and clergy, of Krtsanisi Battle. The Holy Synod ordered to canonize 300 Aragvians and clergy heroically died during Krtsanisi Battle in 1795, and write their icon, prayer, life-story, motet; 11 (24) September canonize their tribute day; ask Tbilisi Mayor in agreement with the Patriarchate to arrange and decorate Krtsanisi Field as consecrated place. IX. The Holy Synod heard a speech by Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II on canonization of nine brothers of the Kherkheulidzes and their mother and other 9000 Georgians heroically died during Marabda Battle. The Holy Synod ordered to canonize the nine brothers of the Kherkheulidzes and their mother and other 900 soldiers heroically died during Marabda Battle in 1625, and write their icon, prayer, life-story, motet; 3 (16) August canonize their tribute day. X. The Holy Synod heard an offer on establishing the Highest Order “Savior’s Tunic Order” by Apostolic Church of Georgia. The Holy Synod ordered to award Savior’s Tunic Golden Order to His Holiness and Beatitude Catholicos Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II for 30th years patriarchate anniversary and his greatest contribution and invaluable deeds for Georgian Church and Georgian nation. The awarding ceremony is to be held during festive divine service at Svetitskhoveli Patriarchate Cathedral on the Twelve Apostles Tribute Day, 13 July (30 June) 2008.
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