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The economic teachings and views of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II constitute a significant component of Georgian socio-economic thought and offer a value-based perspective for addressing contemporary challenges and promoting sustainable development. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To analyze how religious values and Orthodox Christian teachings, specifically through the sermons and epistles of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II, shape economic behavior and development in Georgia.

September 3, 2026Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern EuropeOpen Access

Religion and Economics: The Economic Views of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia

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To analyze how religious values and Orthodox Christian teachings, specifically through the sermons and epistles of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II, shape economic behavior and development in Georgia.
Conducted a qualitative, comparative, and historical analysis utilizing primary sources, specifically the epistles and sermons of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II.
Performed a systematic review of secondary literature addressing the interplay between religious institutions, ethical frameworks, and economic growth.
Identified the dual economic role of religion, showing it can enhance growth via work ethics, education, and social order, yet impede progress through regulatory burdens or inefficient resource allocation.
Outlined Ilia II's economic framework addressing core national challenges, including unemployment, low living standards, migration, agricultural aid, import reliance, and demographic shifts.

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Qualitative historical analysis reveals the influence of Orthodox religious doctrine on national economic priorities in Georgia, highlighting a value-based framework for sustainable development.

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Giuli Giguashvili (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a993592636c6408cfa7dd75 https://doi.org/10.55221/2693-2229.2832

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Qualitative historical analysis reveals the influence of Orthodox religious doctrine on national economic priorities in Georgia, highlighting a value-based framework for sustainable development.

Religion and Economics: The Economic Views of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia

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Religion and Economics: The Economic Views of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II of Georgia

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