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Is there a Catholic church in Tbilisi and where is it?

Two Catholic churches in Tbilisi and their addresses.

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Short answer

Tbilisi has two Catholic churches: Saints Peter and Paul near Marjanishvili metro at 55 Javakhishvili Street, and the Church of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary. The Peter and Paul church was completed in 1877.

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Why

  1. The Peter and Paul church was designed by Albert Salzmann in an early Baroque style and finished in 1877.
  2. Tbilisi's first Catholic church was completed in 1804 and operated until 1937.
  3. The Ascension church was reconsecrated in 1999, 62 years after it was closed.

Details

The Peter and Paul church was planned for 600 people and ordered by the philanthropist Konstantine Zubalashvili, with Polish and Georgian Catholics funding construction. After the Soviet takeover the church was allowed to stay open in exchange for a fee, a fire in 1993 damaged the interior, and the 2009 restoration involved Polish specialists. It is one of two active Catholic churches in Tbilisi, with services every week. The Ascension church was decorated with stained-glass windows and statues of saints. More places in the city: what to see in Tbilisi and religion in Georgia.

Tip

If you need service times, ask the parish.

What may differ

Dates, the condition of the building and access may change over time.

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