Holy Trinity Church, Gergeti, Georgia
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N 42° 39.758 E 044° 37.222
38T E 468887 N 4723421
One the most beautiful churches in the world, lost amidst high mountains, on the remote lands of Georgia.
Waymark Code: WMAAA8
Location: Georgia
Date Posted: 12/12/2010
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Gergeti Trinity Church (Georgian: ?????? ?????? - Tsminda Sameba) is a popular name for Holy Trinity Church near the village of Gergeti in the Georgia. The church is situated on the right bank of the river Chkheri (the left tributary of the river Terek), at an elevation of 2170 meters, under Mount Kazbegi.
The Gergeti Trinity Church was built in the 14th century, and is the only cross-cupola church in Khevi province. The separate belltower dates from the same period as the church itself. Its isolated location on top of a steep mountain surrounded by the vastness of nature has made it a symbol for Georgia. The 18th century Georgian author Vakhushti Batonishvili wrote that in times of danger, precious relics from Mtskheta, including Saint Nino's Cross were brought here for safekeeping. During the Soviet era, all religious services were prohibited, but the church remained a popular tourist destination. The church is now an active establishment of the Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church
The church is a popular waypoint for trekkers in the area, and can be reached by a steep 3 hour climb up the mountain, or around 30 minutes by jeep up a rough mountain trail.
Source: Wikipedia
Type of Orthodox Church: Don't know
Type of Building: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Address:
No address available
Gergeti, Georgia
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Date of building construction: Not listed
Associated Icons, Reliefs, art, etc.: Not listed
Diocese: Not listed
Archdiocese: Not listed
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