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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Svetitskhoveli_CathedralSvetitskhoveli Cathedral - Wikipedia

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   The architecture of the present Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, which dates from around 1020, is based on the cross-dome style of church architecture, which emerged in Georgia in the early Middle Ages and became the principal style after the political unification of Georgia by Bagrat III (978-1014).

2. iscg-travel.com › frescoes-inscriptions-andFrescoes, inscriptions and engravings from Georgia

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   Inscriptions are important sources for exploring our past. They are mostly made on the walls of the churches or found on the stones which are fragments of décor or walls. Except Georgian, inscriptions in different languages are found in Georgia and scientists do not neglect them if found next to Georgian ones.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bagrati_CathedralBagrati Cathedral - Wikipedia

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   The Cathedral of the Dormition, or the Kutaisi Cathedral, more commonly known as Bagrati Cathedral (Georgian: ბაგრატი; ბაგრატის ტაძარი, or Bagratis tadzari), is an 11th-century cathedral in the city of Kutaisi, in the Imereti region of Georgia.

4. www.advantour.com › georgia › bolnisi-sionBolnisi Sioni - the oldest church of Georgia - Advantour

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   It is hard to overestimate significance of the church and its influence on Georgian culture. In addition to the fact that the building is the oldest in the country and still functions, the façade of Bolnisi has inscriptions representing the first samples of Georgian writing.

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5. science.org.ge › bnas › t15-n3Circassian Christian Churches and their Relation to Georgian ...

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   architecture, and the Datuna church is a hall-type church like those built throughout Georgia. “Shoana” means Svani in Georgian language. The inscriptions found in Shoana contain the name of the King of Egris-Abkhazia, Leon III, confirming the influence of the Georgian kingdom on Circassia.

6. georgia.to › georgian-orthodox-churchGeorgian Orthodox Church: History, Culture, and Spiritual Life

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   The Georgian Orthodox Church holds a unique and prominent position within the rich tapestry of Georgia's history and culture. As one of the world's oldest Christian traditions, the Georgian Orthodox Church has been instrumental in shaping the nation's spiritual, artistic, and social development.

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   What is a Georgian church?

   • Early Georgian churches were mainly basilica-style, while later architectural styles included the centrally planned domed church, which became the standard for Georgian religious buildings. The distinctiveness of Georgian church architecture lies in its harmonious blend of various styles and a deep connection to the surrounding landscape.

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   What type of architecture did Georgian churches have?

   • During the early years of Georgian church building, the basilica was the dominant type of the Georgian church architecture before the crossed-dome style emerged. The cathedral is surrounded by a defensive wall, built of stone and brick during the reign of King Erekle II (Heraclius) in 1787.

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   What is a liturgical year in Georgia?

   • The liturgical year also includes the feasts of numerous Georgian saints, such as Saint Nino, Saint George, and Saint Ilia, as well as the commemoration of significant events in the history of the Church, like the restoration of autocephaly and the consecration of the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral.

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   Why did the Georgian Orthodox Church stop being a church?

   • During the 5th Century, King Vakhtang Grogasali had given the church independence in Georgia (he separated the leadership of the Georgian Orthodox Church from the monarchy). By this time, Mtskheta had become the primary Christian center for the entire Caucasus, and therefore, the small wooden church would no longer suffice.

   Svetitskhoveli: The Soul of the Georgian Nation - Visiting Georgia

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   When did Christianity become a state religion in Georgia?

   • Under the patronage of King Mirian III and Queen Nana of Iberia, Christianity rapidly gained prominence and eventually became the official state religion by the end of the 4th century. The Georgian Orthodox Church experienced a golden age during the reigns of King David the Builder (1089-1125) and Queen Tamar (1184-1213).

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   What is inside the Georgia Cathedral?

   • Located inside the cathedral are numerous items of historical and cultural importance. Upon entering the cathedral from the main doorway is a small stone baptismal font which was the first such font in Georgia and is the place where King Mirian, the Georgian king who converted Georgia to Christianity, was baptized.

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8. www.visiting-georgia.com › post › svetitskhoveli-theSvetitskhoveli: The Soul of the Georgian ... - Visiting Georgia

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   Sep 24, 2020 · Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is the holiest site for Orthodox Georgians and carries the soul of the nation. The existing building is over 1000 years old and is Georgia’s spiritual center and was built to house one of the robes of Jesus Christ. The church’s name translates to “The Living Pillar” (სვეტი means “pillar” and...