Following a decision by the relevant committee at the Theological Academy and Seminary of Tbilisi on 5 May 2026, Metropolitan Job of Ruisi and Urbnisi was awarded the Bachelor of Theology degree in recognition of his studies.
He had submitted a written request on 23 April 2026 to the Rector of the Theological Academy and Seminary of Tbilisi, Protopresbyter George Zviadadze, to obtain a copy of his diploma based on his studies at the Mtskheta Theological Seminary.
During the examination of the request, the Theological Academy and Seminary of Tbilisi began the relevant administrative procedure, including searching the archives of the Patriarchate of Georgia for supporting documentation. Based on the material discovered and in accordance with Decision No. 134 of 20 October 2017 by His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, the file was submitted to the relevant committee to consider the award of an academic degree.
The committee convened on 5 May 2026, took into account the submitted evidence and witness testimonies, recognised Metropolitan Job’s education, and proceeded to award him the Bachelor of Theology degree.
