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==History==
[[Image:Kumurdo.jpg|thumb|right|Kumurdo Cathedral Ruins]]
The diocese is situated in South Georgia,in the historical region of Javakheti. According to Sumerian chronicles, Javakheti had established its statehood even in as early as the eighth century B.C.
Javakheti became a strong principality within the Kingdom of Kartli (East Georgia).
Also, Javakheti is important historically due to the fact that [[Nino of Cappadocia|St. Nino]], Enlightener of Georgia, entered Georgia through Javakheti, near Paravani lake. Christian [[parish]]es were here even before St Nino.
In the 1990s the Diocese of Borjomi and Akhalkalaki was restored. This diocese included territory previously belonging to Kumurdo, and it was the successor of the Diocese of Kumurdo.
By the decision of the Holy [[Synod]] of Georgia ([[October 17]], 2002), the Diocese of Borjomi and Akhalkalaki was separated into two dioceses: Borjomi-Bakuriani and Akhalkalaki-Kumurdo.
==The Diocese==
