Eparchy of Bichvinta and Tskhum-Abkhazia
The Eparchy of Bichvinta and Tskhum-Abkhazia (Georgian: ბიჭვინთისა და ცხუმ აფხაზეთის ეპარქია) is an eparchy (diocese) of the Georgian Orthodox Church with its seat in Sokhumi (Tskhumi), Georgia. It has jurisdiction over Districts of Sukhumi, Ochamchire, Gali, Gudauta, Gulripshi and Gagra.
Eparchy of Bichvinta and Tskhum-Abkhazia | |
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Coat of Arms of Georgian Apostolic Autocephalous Orthodox Church | |
| Location | |
| Territory | North-western parts of Georgia |
| Headquarters | Sukhumi, Abkhazia, Georgia |
| Information | |
| Denomination | Eastern Orthodox |
| Sui iuris church | Georgian Orthodox Church |
| Established | 1917 |
| Language | Georgian |
| Current leadership | |
| Bishop | Ilia Shiolashvili |
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