Georgian National Archives create webpage honoring Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Items photographed during a scientific expedition in Mtskheta in the 1900s. Photo: Dimitri Ermakov, National Archives of Georgia.
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The National Archives of Georgia have created a special webpage dedicated to Georgia’s legendary Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.
The Archives preserve a wealth of material about Svetitskhoveli, including historical documents, manuscripts, photos and video footage. These materials are now available online to anyone interested in the history of the renowned cathedral.
- Read more about Svetitskhoveli here.
The Svetitskhoveli cathedral, an 11th century Orthodox church located in Georgia’s ancient capital of Mtskheta, is listed among UNESCO’s world heritage sites. Known as the burial site of Christ’s mantle, Svetitskhoveli is revered for its frescoes and medieval architecture.
On October 14, Georgia celebrates Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba, a national holiday honoring the ancient city of Mtskheta and its famous Svetitskhoveli cathedral.
Today Orthodox Christians in Georgia are celebrating Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba, a celebration of Georgia’s ancient capital city and its legendary cathedral.Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, known as the burial site of Christ's mantle, is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral located in the historical town of Mtskheta, 20km northwest of the nation's capital Tbilisi.
Today Orthodox Christians in Georgia are celebrating Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba, a celebration of Georgia’s ancient capital city and its legendary cathedral.
Some of Georgia's most cherished monuments will be protected in case of conflict after a special meeting of UNESCO granted three sites in the country's ancient capital Mtskheta the status of 'enhanced protection'.
Today Orthodox Christians in Georgia are celebrating Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba, a celebration of Georgia’s ancient capital city and its legendary cathedral.
Today Georgia is celebrating the day of its ancient capital Mtskheta and the legendary Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage monument in the city.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Saturday attended a divine service dedicated to the Svetitskhovloba celebration - marking the day of the legendary Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage monument, and ancient capital Mtskheta.