Beginning from the year of 700 to the middle of the 9th century, Armenia together with the countries of the South Caucasus (Kartli, Arran, Shirvan and Derbent) constituted a single administrative unit called Arminiya of Arab Caliphate. The Mamikonyans were one of the strong, if not the strongest Nakharar (princely) family, which owned vast lands. Already from the 7th century the rivalry between the Mamikonyans and the Nakharars of Bagratuni is visible. In the 8th century, the institution of the First Prince (Prince of Armenia), except for two cases, was mainly in the hands of the princes of Bagratuni.

Keywordsthe Mamikonyans the Bagratunis Ashot Msaker Caliphate Arsharunik Tayk Taron

The religious organizations operating in Georgia (including the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church of Georgia) throughout the post-Soviet period demanded the adoption of a law on religious organizations and the return of property confiscated during the Soviet era, historical and architectural monuments, land, etc. These demands, however, have always been confronted with the rigid and denialist positions of the Georgian secular and spiritual authorities, as well as the socio-political and scientific circles.

KeywordsGeorgia Georgian Orthodox Church Tbilisi Armenian Apostolic Church Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Georgia churches Javakhk Lori Gugark Tayk orthodox Armenians Georgian socio-political and scientific circles press.