Category: Churches

Aug 23
Holy Church of Holy Martyrs Bidzina (Cholokashvili), Shalva and Elizbar (Princes of Georgia)

The 7th church of the complex is a basilica carrying the name of the holy martyrs Shalva and Elizbar (Princes of Georgia), and St. Bidzina Cholokashvili. The church was consecrated on February 13, 2023, and is located on the third floor of a universal learning center “Bakhtrioni”. It is not a coincidence that the church […]

May 17
Holy Church of St. Gregory of Khandzta

The 6th church of the complex is a three-nave basilica carrying the name of St. Gregory of Khandzta. The basilica is on the third floor, directly above an educational center with the same name, and it represents a smaller architectural analogy of the Church of Otkhta in Tao-Klarjeti.   By the blessing of the Catholicos-Patriarch, […]

May 17
Holy Church of St. Sophrony of England

On July 11, 2022, with the blessing of the patriarch, the 5th church in the complex, the Holy Church of St. Sophrony of England, was consecrated by Archbishop Ephraim of Bolnisi. This church stands out from the others in the complex due to its unique location. It is situated on the ground floor and is […]

Oct 24
Holy Church of the Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple

On June 29, 2022, the 4th temple was added to the complex named after the Entrance of the Theotokos into the temple. The church was consecrated by Metropolitan Davit (Makharadze) of Alaverdi. The main color of the interior is white and it features a series of mosaics depicting the life of the Theotokos.   It […]

Oct 23
Holy Church of St. Joseph the Hesychast

St. Joseph the Hesychast Church is one of the most distinguished pieces of architecture of the Elevation of the Holy Cross Church Complex. It is the first church in the lay world to carry the name of this great saint. The church began to be constructed in 2016 and was consecrated on July 22, 2020 […]

Oct 22
Holy Church of St. Nina

The 2nd church of the complex is a basilica of St. Nina. The construction of the basilica began in 2011, and it was consecrated on February 10, 2015 by Metropolitan Iakob (Iakobishvili).     The theme and the artwork of the church are fully dedicated to the saints associated with Georgia.

Oct 21
Elevation of the Holy Cross Church

Elevation of the Holy Cross Church is the main church of the complex. The construction of the church began in 2000 under the initiative of Fr. Archil Mindiashvili with active participation of the parish of St. Peter and Paul Church.   Divine services have actively been celebrated in the church since 2003 and the consecration […]