THE DIOCESE OF GEORGIA OF THE ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH DURING THE REIGN OF CATHOLICOS GHUKAS KARNECI

Abstract

The article describes the relationship between the Georgian Government and the
Armenian Apostolic church during the years of presidency of Catholicos of All Armenians
Ghukas Karneci (1780-1899). One of the main activities of Ghukas Karneci was the improving
in the religious-administrative regulations of Armenian monasteries and churches in Armenian
Diocese of Georgia-Imereti. The article examines the role of Catholicos preserving the spiritual
national live of the Armenian population. The article presents also the social-economic
activities of Ghukas Karneci, shows the state of the Armenian Church. One of the main
activities of Karneci was the administrative regulations of Georgian eparchy of Armenian
Church. He made valuable contributions not only for Armenian eparchy but also increased and
strengthened Armenian-Georgian relations.