⛪ Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
Georgia
About This Sacred Site
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta is the most sacred place in Georgia and the mother church of the Georgian Orthodox Church. According to tradition, the cathedral is built on the site where Christ's robe was buried after being brought from Jerusalem. The current 11th-century structure, a masterpiece of medieval Georgian architecture, replaced earlier churches dating to the 4th century. The cathedral has served as the coronation and burial site of Georgian monarchs and remains the spiritual heart of the Georgian nation.
Key Facts
- •Believed to enshrine Christ's robe (Chiton)
- •UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994
- •The current structure dates to the 11th century
- •Coronation and burial site of Georgian monarchs
- •The name means 'Life-Giving Pillar'
Location
Coordinates: 41.7422, 44.7206
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