Church of St. George in the village of Kvemo Bolnisi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia
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The Church of St. George in Kvemo Bolnisi - a majestic testimony of ancient times, the decoration of Kvemo Kartli, invites its visitors on a journey through centuries and cultures. Built in the 6th century, this architectural masterpiece is known as the Church of the Three Church Basilicas, and is located in the municipality of Bolnisi, among the majestic landscapes of Lower Bolnisi.
An important mention in the history of this place is the icon of St. George, sculpted in silver, which was once located here and today is one of the main treasures of the Georgian Art Museum, testifying to the rich religious and cultural tradition of the region.
Thanks to the efforts and dedication of the local community, as well as the blessing of Bishop Ephraim, the church underwent restoration, restoring the destroyed arches and reviving monastic life. Today the monastery comes to life with a new breath, becoming not only a holy place for prayer, but also a center of spiritual development and cultural heritage.
To visit the Church of St. George in Kvemo Bolnisi is to plunge into the greatness of history and see how the spiritual heritage of Georgia continues to live and breathe in the modern world. This place attracts those who seek inspiration in antiquity, beauty in architecture and depth in spiritual experience.
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Edvard Adams
According to Vakhushti Batonishvili, a silver-plated icon of St. George was kept in this temple, which is currently kept in the Georgian Art Museum.[