Joseph, Catholicos of Abkhazia

Catholicos Joseph
Catholicos of Abkhazia
Tenure1769–1776
Born1739
Died1776
DynastyBagrationi dynasty
FatherAlexander V of Imereti
ReligionGeorgian Orthodox Church
KhelrtvaCatholicos Joseph's signature

Joseph or Ioseb (Georgian: იოსები; 1739 – 13 May 1776) was a Georgian Orthodox hierarch, Metropolitan Bishop of Gelati (1760–1769), and Catholicos of Abkhazia (1769–1776). He was a younger son of King Alexander V of Imereti, of the Bagrationi dynasty. He was a major supporter of his brother, Solomon I of Imereti, in his efforts to consolidate royal authority.