Bidzina Ivanishvili: Let=?UTF-8?B?4oCZ?=s first make church renovation, then start dispute

The renovation of the Armenian theater in Tbilisi, as well as six churches will be implemented by the means of Georgia's Prime Minister Bidzini Ivanishvili's fund, the Georgian Embassy in Armenia informed earlier this week.

For several years the Armenian churches in Georgia have been a matter of dispute between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Georgian Orthodox Church. Armenians demand returning six churches (including St. Nshan, St. Norashen, Mughnetsots St. Gevorg, and others) confiscated in 1920-1930 to their rightful owner-the Armenian Apostolic Church. The Georgian Diocese suggested the creation of a joint committee, to conduct archaeological research and to define the churches' origin.  Read more... (364 words)

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