The history of religion in Georgia is one of the first Christian countries - Bagrati Cathedral is one of the oldest shrines of Christians in Georgia.
Georgia became one of the first countries to adopt Christianity. There are many temples and monasteries on its territory, including Bagrati Cathedral, Motsameta Monastery - sights of Georgia...
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Georgia became one of the first countries to adopt Christianity. This event happened in the IV century AD. Today it is considered a country where freedom of faith is promoted. Although the main religion in Georgia - Christianity, while on the streets you can see not only churches, but also synagogues and mosques.
You will find especially many different historical temples, monuments and religious buildings in Batumi, Kutaisi and the old part of Tbilisi. The buildings are so beautiful and different that they cause delight with their appearance alone!
For example, Bagrati Cathedral. It was built in Kutaisi in the X -XI centuries and named after Bagrat III, who was the first ruler of the united Georgia. The cathedral was restored not so long ago, having stood for almost 300 years in a deplorable state.
Gelati Cathedral is located not far from Kutaisi. It is a complex of buildings and is of great importance in the history and culture of the country. Also, this entire complex is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The cathedral is built on a hill, offering a wonderful view of the surrounding area.
Very close to the Gelat Cathedral is Motsameta Monastery. They are separated by a small mountain and a canyon. The literal translation of the name of the monastery sounds like "the place of martyrs". The history of the foundation is connected with the brothers David and Konstantin, who were killed after refusing to convert to Islam.
In 1923, the monastery was closed, and the relics of the brothers were taken out, but later reopened, and the relics were returned back. Now there is an annual holiday held there, which attracts many tourists.
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