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Abolition of Autocephaly

When
18 July 1811
Where
Russian Empire
Part of
Russia abolishes the Georgian Catholicosate and installs a Russian-appointed bishop

The Russian authorities abolished the autocephalous status of the Georgian Church, placing it under the synodical rule of the Russian Orthodox Church.

On 18 July 1811, the autocephalous status was abolished despite opposition in Georgia. The Georgian Church was placed under the synodical rule of the Russian Orthodox Church, ending its independence in domestic and foreign affairs.

Sources

  1. Georgian Orthodox Church Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
  2. Anton II of Georgia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16

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