Alaverdi monastery near Telavi (Géorgie/Georgia)
Earliest structures of Alaverdi monastery date back to 6th century. The present day surviving cathedral is part of an 11th century Georgian Orthodox monastery. Located in 20 km from Telavi, in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia.
The Monastery was founded by the Assyrian monk Joseph (Yoseb, Amba) Alaverdeli, who came from Antioch and settled in Alaverdi, then a small village and the former pagan religious center dedicated to moon. At the beginning of XI century Kakhetian King Kvirike the Great built a cathedral in the place of a small church of St. George, which today is know as Alaverdi Cathedral. Alaverdi is the second tallest, after the recently consecrated Tbilisi Sameba Cathedral, religious building in the country and its height is more than 55 meters.
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Alaverdi St. George Cathedral (first half of the 11th century) is located 18 km from the town of Telavi in the Alazani-River valley. Earliest structures of Alaverdi Monastery date back to 6th century. The present day Cathedral is part of an 11th century Georgian Orthodox monastery. The Monastery was founded by the monk Joseph [Abba] Alaverdeli, who came from Antioch and settled in Alaverdi, then a small village and the former pagan religious centre dedicated to Moon. At the beginning of 11th century, Kakhetian King Kvirike the Great built a cathedral in the place of a small church of St. George.
Alaverdi is the highest cathedral in Georgia (up to 50 meters). It dominates the surrounding landscape in a fertile river valley against the backdrop of the Caucasus Mountains. It is a cross with three apses inscribed in a rectangle. In the western part of the building, there are galleries on the second tier of the side naves. The interior of the cathedral is extremely imposing. Outside the Cathedral is devoid of embellishments, and the facades have monumental blind arcades and niches for decoration, which give the entire structure an air of monumentality and solemnity. The walls are of fieldstone faced with hewn slabs of shirimi water tuff, now badly weathered. An area enclosed by a fortified wall contains dwelling houses, the refectory of the monastery, wine cellars, baths, and other structures.
The characteristic features of the Kakhetian architecture with its upward aspiring tendency were reflected in Alaverdi. The decor is totally neglected. An impressive space of the interior of this church has no analogy in Georgia.
Alaverdi Cathedral was in use since construction began and has been a subject of several modifications: restoration (part of the walls and the entire dome with the drum) in 15th and in 18th centuries; in the 19th century, the church lost its chapels on the north and south sides. However, its overall authenticity and integrity is preserved.
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Alaverdi Monastery is a Georgian Eastern Orthodox monastery located 25 km (16 mi) from Akhmeta, in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia. While parts of the monastery date back to 6th century, the present day cathedral was built in the 11th century by Kvirike III of Kakheti, replacing an older church of St. George.
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GEORGIA, ALAVERDI. ГРУЗИЯ, АЛАВЕРДИ
Алаверди́ — кафедральный собор и монастырский комплекс в Кахетии, основанный монахом Джозефом Алаверди в начале XI века. Это второе по высоте религиозное сооружение Грузии достигает 55 метров. Оно находится в самом сердце известного во всем мире винного региона Грузии, и монахи изготавливают свое собственное вино, которое может попробовать каждый приезжий.
Alaverdi Monastery is a Georgian Eastern Orthodox monastery, in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia. The present day cathedral was built in the 11th century, replacing an older church of St. George. The monastery was founded by the monk Joseph Alaverdeli. At a height of over 55 meters, Alaverdi Cathedral is the second tallest religious building in Georgia. Situated in the heart of the world's oldest wine region, the monks also make their own wine, known as Alaverdi Monastery Cellar.
GEORGIA: Iqalto, Alaverdi Monastery, Gremi, Axali Shuamta
Georgia, Kaxeti - the most important historic churches and monastery: Iqalto, Alaverdy, Gremi and Shuamta
წმინდა ადგილები - Holy places
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იყალთო — სამონასტრო კომპლექსი თელავის ჩრდილოეთით, 7-8 კმ-ზე. დააარსა ერთ-ერთმა ასურელმა მამათაგანმა ზენონმა VI საუკუნეში. გადმოცემის თანახმად, არსენ იყალთოელს (XI-XII საუკუნეები) აქ აკადემია დაუარსებია.
Ikalto - Iqalto (Georgian: იყალთო) is a village about 10 km west of the town Telavi in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia. It is mostly known for its monastery complex and the Ikalto Academy.
ალავერდი — საკათედრო ტაძარი და მონასტერი. ალავერდის მონასტერი VI საუკუნეში დააარსა იოსებ ალავერდელმა. XI საუკუნის დასაწყისში კვირიკე კახთა მეფემ ალავერდის წმ. გიორგის პატარა ეკლესიის ადგილას ააგო საკათედრო ტაძარი, რომელიც უმთავრესად ალავერდის სახელწოდებითაა ცნობილი.
Alaverdi Monastery (Georgian: ალავერდის მონასტერი) is a Georgian Eastern Orthodox monastery located 25 km from Akhmeta, in the Kakheti region. While parts of the monastery date back to 6th century, the present day cathedral was built in the 11th century by Kvirike III of Kakheti, replacing an older church of St. George.
გრემი — ქართული მართლმადიდებლური ტაძარი, მდებარეობს ყვარლის მუნიციპალიტეტის სოფ. გრემის აღმოსავლეთით ციტადელში, მაღალ გორაკზე. ააგო კახთა მეფე ლევანმა 1565 წელს. მოხატვა დაუმთავრებიათ 1577 წელს.
Gremi (Georgian: გრემი) is a 16th-century architectural monument – the royal citadel and the Church of the Archangels – in Kakheti, Georgia. The complex is what has survived from the once flourishing town of Gremi and was the capital of the Kingdom of Kakheti in the 16th and 17th centuries.
ახალი შუამთა — ხახულის ღვთისმშობლის დედათა მონასტერი, გვიანი შუა საუკუნეების ქართული მართლმადიდებლური დედათა მონასტერი კახეთში. მდებარეობს ქალაქ თელავთან ახლოს, ცივგომბორის მთის კალთაზე. მონასტერი XVI საუკუნის 50-იან წლებში კახეთის მეფის ლევანისა და მისი მეუღლის თინათინის მიერ დაარსდა, რომელიც მონაზვნად აღიკვეცა და ახალი შუამთის მონასტერშია დაკრძალული.
New Shauamta - Near Telavi in the village of Shuamta - Old Shuamta and New Shauamta. These two monasteries absolutely differ from each other in architecture and were built at different times.
Alaverdi ალავერდის მონასტერი, Luka's baptism.
The baptism of Luka took place in Alaverdi Monastery on October 12th, 2008.
The Alaverdi Monastery (Georgian: ალავერდის მონასტერი) is a Georgian Eastern Orthodox monastery located 25 km from Akhmeta and just 10 from Zemo Alvani, in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia.
While parts of the monastery date back to 6th century, the present day cathedral was built in the 11th century by Kvirike III of Kakheti, replacing an older church of St. George.
The monastery was founded by the Assyrian monk Joseph (Yoseb, Amba) Alaverdeli, who came from Antioch and settled in Alaverdi, then a small village and former pagan religious center dedicated to the Moon.
At a height of over 55 meters, Alaverdi Cathedral is the second tallest religious building in Georgia, after Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, which was consecrated in 2004. Its overall size is also smaller than the cathedral of Svetitskhoveli in Mtskheta. The monastery is the focus of the annual religious celebration Alaverdoba.
Mravalzhamier
The Choir of the Monastery Cathedral of St. George in Alaverdi, Kakheti Region, Georgia sings Mravalzhamier (Many Years) for His Eminence, Metropolitan DAVITI at the conclusion of Divine Liturgy on June 24, 2007.
Field recording and all photos (except photo of Met. DAVITI) taken by me. I apologize for the noise artifacts and overdriven music - that's what happens when you put a digital recorder in your pocket and forget to turn on the automatic gain control.
Kachetia / Kakheti (Georgia/Gruzja)
Kakheti is situated in the east part of Georgia and abounds with unique historical monuments and wineries. Among numerous orchards the best vines are growing to give us special Georgian wine which is getting more and more popular across the Globe. History of Kakheti winegrowing takes a start from VI millennium BC. The capital city of Kakheti province is Telavi which is one of the destination points for travelers. Telavi becomes a stepping-stone on your way to wildest and remotest mountain region of Tusheti, and Pankisi George inhabited by Chechens. Travelling in the east part of the country you can't miss Alaverdi Cathedral which was built in 11th century. It used to be the second tallest religious building in the country. This medieval monastery has a very interesting and tempestuous history. Ikalto Monastery should also be on your way. This is where Shota Rustaevli was educated according to some legends. He was the greatest Georgian Poet. Another amazing place is small town Sighnaghi which can surprise you by its architecture and the neighboring Dodbe Monastery where Saint Nino was buried. In 337 AD she has preached Christianity in Georgia. Being in this region it is worth to save some time on exploring the vineyards as this is what Kakheti stands famous for! No matter if you pick small private vinery or industrial, the hosts will guide you comprehensively and professionally. You'll have an insight of how wine production process looks like. Continuing your journey in Kakhetia visit David Gareja Monastery complex which is located in the south and borders with Azerbaijan. It is amazing monastery with fascinating architecture. It was built in 6th century and its construction is partially done in rocks. You can take a wonderful view of semi-desert slopes from the nearby ascent where the upper church is located.
We strongly recommend you visiting Kakheti especially when the vintage cycle is coming to an end in the beginning of October. This is when the festive time arrives and wine is everywhere!
Photos were taken by the members of Social Cultural Association Bridge to Georgia based in Krakow, Poland.
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Kachetia to wschodni region Gruzji obfitujący we wspaniałe zabytki oraz zagłębie produkcji wina. To tu w licznych sadach dojrzewają najlepsze szczepy winorośli z których powstają trunki znane już coraz lepiej na całym świecie a produkowane przez Gruzinów od tysięcy lat. Stolicą prowincji jest miasto Telavi będące jednocześnie znakomitym punktem wypadowym w różne rejony i miejsca w Kachetii, a także w dzikie góry Tuszetii oraz do zamieszkałego przez Czeczenów Wąwozu Pankisi. Będąc we wschodniej Gruzji nie można nie zobaczyć XI wiecznej katedry Alawerdi -- do niedawna najwyższej budowli sakralnej w kraju, posiadającej wspaniałą i burzliwą historię, monastyru Ikalto gdzie podobno studiował Szota Rustaweli -- najsłynniejszy gruziński poeta, miasteczka Signagi, które zaskoczy Was swoją architekturą oraz sąsiadujący z nim monastyr Bodbe gdzie pochowana jest św. Nino która w 337 roku przyniosła chrześcijaństwo do Gruzji. Będąc na tych terenach trzeba zobaczyć także marani -- czyli miejsce gdzie dojrzewa wino, w końcu Kachetia to stolica tego trunku! I nie ma znaczenia czy będzie to małe domowe marani czy też duża przemysłowa fabryka wina (wino- zawod) -- tak czy inaczej w sposób fachowy i ze znawstwem Gruzini zaprezentują Wam metody wytwarzania swojego narodowego trunku. Kolejnym nieodzownym miejscem które trzeba zobaczyć jest monastyr Dawid Garedża położony na południu przy granicy z Azerbejdżanem, stanowi niepowtarzalną atrakcję ze względu na swoją architekturę. Powstał w VI wieku i jest częściowo wykuty w skale, zaś ze znajdującego się na wzniesieniu kościoła rozpościera się niesamowity widok!
Zapraszamy Was do Kachetii. Najlepiej w końcowym okresie winobrania (początek października) gdy trwają festyny a wino leje się strumieniami!
Zdjęcia zostały wykonane przez członów stowarzyszenia społeczno -- kulturalnego Most Do Gruzji z siedzibą w Krakowie.
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Alaverdi Monastery is a Georgian Eastern Orthodox monastery located 25 km from Akhmeta, in the Kakheti region of Eastern Georgia.While parts of the monastery date back to 6th century, the present day cathedral was built in the 11th century by Kvirike III of Kakheti, replacing an older church of St.George.
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Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi
The Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi (Georgian: თბილისის წმინდა სამების საკათედრო ტაძარი Thbilisis cminda samebis sakathedro tadzari) commonly known as Sameba (Georgian: სამება for Trinity) is the main Cathedral of the Georgian Orthodox Church located in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Constructed between 1995 and 2004, it is the third-tallest Eastern Orthodox Cathedral in the World. Sameba is a synthesis of traditional styles dominating the Georgian church architecture at various stages in history and has some Byzantine undertones. Designed in a traditional Georgian style but with an exaggerated vertical emphasis, and regarded as an eyesore by many and venerated by as many others[6], the Sameba Cathedral has a cruciform plan with a dome over a crossing which rests on eight columns. At the same time, the parameters of the dome is independent from the apses, imparting a more monumental look to the dome and the church in general. The dome is surmounted by a 7.5 metre tall cross covered with gold. The cathedral consists of nine chapels (chapels of the Archangels, John the Baptist, Saint Nino, Saint George, Saint Nicholas, the Twelve Apostles, and of the All Saints); five of them are situated in a large underground compartment. The overall area of the cathedral, including its large narthex, is 5,000 square meters and the volume it occupies is 137 cubic meters. The interior of the church measures 56 metres by 44 metres, with an interior area of 2,380 square metres. The height of the cathedral from the ground to the top of the cross is 84 metres. The underground chapel occupies 35,550 cubic metres. The height is 13 metres.
Natural materials are used for construction. The floor is made of marble tiles and the altar will also be decorated with mosaic. The painting of the murals is being executed by a group of artists guided by Amiran Goglidze.
The Sameba complex, the construction of which is already completed, consists of the main cathedral church, a free-standing bell-tower, the residence of the Patriarch, a monastery, a clerical seminary and theological academy, several workshops, places for rest, etc.
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Visit of Gori (Géorgie/Georgia)
Gori is a city in eastern Georgia, which serves as the regional capital of Shida Kartli and the centre of the homonymous administrative district. As of 2002, it had a population of 49,500.
Gori is well known for being the birthplace of Joseph Stalin.
Gori is located 76 kilometers west of Georgia's capital Tbilisi, at the confluence of the rivers Mtkvari and Greater Liakhvi, 588 meters above sea level. The climate is transitional from moderately warm steppe to moderately humid. Summer is usually hot. The average annual temperature is 10.9°C, minimal in January (-1.2°C) and maximal in August (22.5°C). The maximum precipitation falls in May (76mm) and minimum in August (34 mm) and January (30 mm).
The territory of Gori has been populated since the early Bronze Age. According to the medieval Georgian chronicles, the town of Gori was founded by King David IV (r. 1089-1125) who settled there the refugees from Armenia. However, the fortress of Gori (Goris-Tsikhe), appears to have been in use already in the 7th century, and archaeological evidence indicates to the existence of an urban community in the Classical Antiquity. In 1299-3, Gori was captured by the Alan tribesmen fleeing the Mongol conquest of their original homeland in the North Caucasus. The Georgian king George V recovered the town in 1320, pushing the Alans back over the Caucasus mountains.
With the downfall of the medieval Georgian kingdom, Gori -- strategically located on the crossroad of major transit routes -- was frequently targeted by foreign invaders and changed its masters on several occasions. It was first taken and sacked by Uzun Hassan of the Ak Koyunlu in 1477, followed by Tahmasp I of Persia in the mid-16th century. By the end of that century, Gori passed to the Ottomans and became their major outpost in Georgia until being recovered by the Georgians under Simon I of Kartli after heavy fighting in 1599. The town was once again garrisoned by the Persians under Shah Abbas I in 1614. In 1615, Gori was annexed by Georgia from the Russian Empire.
Following the successive occupations by the Ottomans (1723-35) and Persians (1735-40s), Gori returned to the Georgian control under the kings Teimuraz II and Erekle II whose efforts helped advance economy and culture in the town. Following the Russian annexation of Georgia, Gori was granted the status of a town within the Tiflis Governorate in 1801. It grew in size and population throughout the 19th century, but was destroyed in the 1920 earthquake. An important industrial center during the Soviet Union, Gori suffered from an economic collapse and the outflow of population during the years of a post-Soviet crisis of the 1990s.
Gori is located in the proximity to the Georgian-Ossetian conflict zone. It is connected to breakaway South Ossetia's capital Tskhinvali via a railroad spur which has been defunct since the early 1990s. In the 2000s, Georgia has increased military infrastructure in and around the city. Thus, the Central Military Hospital was relocated from Tbilisi to Gori and reequipped in October 2006.[1] On January 18, 2008, Georgia's second NATO-standard military base was inaugurated at Gori. It is to accommodate the 1st Infantry Brigade of the Georgian Ground Forces.[2] On August 9, 2008, Gori was attacked by Russian jets as part of the 2008 War in South Ossetia. Georgia reported 60 civilans dead as a result of bombings of residential buildings.[3] Skynews reported that bombs hit a Georgian military facility (including a munitions warehouse) and civilian apartments were hit by exploding munitions from that warehouse. Gori was reportedly overrun by Russian forces on August 11.[4]
Gori and its environs house several notable cultural and historical landmarks. Although for many foreigners Gori is principally known as Joseph Stalin's birthplace, in Georgian historical memory the city has long been associated with its citadel, the Goris-Tsikhe, which is built on a cliffy hill overlooking the central part of the modern city. On another hill, stands the 18th-century St. George's church of Gorijvari, a popular place of pilgrimage. The ancient rock-hewn town of Uplistsikhe and the 7th-century Ateni Sioni Church are located not far from Gori.
Stalin's association with the city is emphasized by the Joseph Stalin Museum in downtown Gori and the Stalin monument in front of the City Hall, one of the few such monuments to survive Khrushchev's de-Stalinization program. The monument was a source of controversy in a newly independent Georgia in the 1990s, but the post-Communist government acceded to the Gori citizens' request and left the statue untouched.(wikipedia)
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