In the vicinity of the Tskvarichamia community, near the village of Mamkodi, there is the Mamkodi Monastery.
The Mamkod Monastery is located on the territory of the Tbilisi National Park, in one of the most beautiful places in Georgia. The monastery complex includes the churches of St. George and the Mother of God.
The monastery complex is located in the eastern part of Georgia, in the vicinity of the community of Tskhvarichamiya. You can also get to the monastery from Tbilisi, the monastery is located nearby, just five kilometers from the settlement of Mamkodi. The monastery complex is located on an elevation, with a picturesque view of the most beautiful places of Georgia from this height.
The Mamkodi monastery complex includes two main churches of St. George and the Mother of God, a small bell tower and a defensive fortress with the remains of an ancient city, the construction of different buildings refers to different time periods, but all of them, without exception, are made of stone and hand-made bricks, which brings a special flair of antiquity and authenticity to the atmosphere of the monastery ensemble. There is definitely something to see in Georgia, especially for lovers of medieval architecture and historical sights.
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History
The sights of Georgia are distinguished by a rich history, the monastery complex has experienced many difficult periods: after construction in the 19th century under the leadership of Father George, the entire monastery ensemble flourished, worship and religious celebrations were actively conducted in it. In 1924, during the liquidation of religious buildings, the Bolsheviks destroyed the churches of St. George and the Mother of God. At the beginning of the two thousandth, the restoration of the church complex began in order to restore its original appearance. In 2006, worship and celebration of religious holidays resumed in the church. Previously, there was a monastery on the territory of the complex, today it has been transferred to the section of female monasteries.
Legend
Like many places in Georgia, the Mamkod Monastery is surrounded by legends and secrets, one of which is connected with the man who had his hand in the construction of the complex – David the Builder. Due to its geographical location, and the monastery is located on the top, it was clearly visible from the valley and was a constant target for attacks by invaders and robbers. As a result of another looting, the village where David was located was destroyed and robbed, this upset him very much and David made every effort to prevent this from happening again, he prayed to the gods that they would bless these lands and protect the inhabitants from the attacks of foreigners.
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