Svetitskhoveli, known as the burial place of Christ's mantle, has long been one of the principal churches of the Georgian Orthodox Church and remains one of the most revered places of worship in the region. The current cross-in-square structure was completed between 1010 and 1029 by the medieval architect Arsukisdze, although the site itself dates back to the early 4th century. The exterior arches of the cathedral are a well-preserved example of typical 11th-century ornamentation.
Svetitskhoveli, known as the burial place of Christ's mantle, has long been one of the principal churches of the Georgian Orthodox Church and remains one of the most revered places of worship in the region. The current cross-in-square structure was completed between 1010 and 1029 by the medieval architect Arsukisdze, although the site itself dates back to the early 4th century. The exterior arches of the cathedral are a well-preserved example of typical 11th-century ornamentation.
The cathedral's name is derived from the Georgian words where sveti means "pillar" and tskhoveli means "life-giving" or "living."
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is considered one of the four Great Cathedrals of the Georgian Orthodox world, and its history dates back to the early 4th century. Within the cathedral, a holy site believed to be the burial place of Christ's mantle is preserved. Furthermore, the construction of the cathedral involved miraculous elements, and a sacred liquid said to issue from a cedar pillar is believed to cure diseases. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral has been damaged many times by earthquakes and historical invasions, but it has been restored on each occasion.
The Metekhi Church of the Virgin was built to appear as a continuation of the cliff, following the Georgian architectural tradition of a harmonious relationship with the surrounding natural landscape, and it can be seen from many points in the city.
The Metekhi Church of the Mother of God, known simply as the Metekhi Church, is a Georgian Orthodox church located on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. It stands atop the Metekhi cliff, opposite the Old Town of Tbilisi. Much of the current structure dates back to the Middle Ages, believed to have been constructed between 1278 and 1289 AD during the reign of King Demetrius II of Georgia, although oral tradition traces Metekhi's origins back to the 5th century.
スヴェティツホヴェリ大聖堂 The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral: A Holy Site of Legend and Faith
キリストのマントが埋葬された場所として知られるスヴェティツホヴェリは、長い間ジョージア正教の主要な教会の一つであり、この地域で最も崇拝されている礼拝所の一つである。現在の十字型の正方形の構造は、中世の建築家アルスキスジェによって1010年から1029年の間に完成されましたが、この場所自体は4世紀初頭にさかのぼります。聖堂の外側のアーチは、11世紀の典型的な装飾の保存状態の良い例です。Svetitskhoveli, known as the burial place of Christ's mantle, has long been one of the principal churches of the Georgian Orthodox Church and remains one of the most revered places of worship in the region. The current cross-in-square structure was completed between 1010 and 1029 by the medieval architect Arsukisdze, although the site itself dates back to the early 4th century. The exterior arches of the cathedral are a well-preserved example of typical 11th-century ornamentation.
ジョージアは、南(みなみ)コーカサスにある共和制(きょうわせい)国家(こっか)で、コーカサス山脈(さんみゃく)の南麓(なんろく)、黒海(こっかい)の東岸(とうがん)にあります。古来(こらい)から数多(かずおお)くの民族(みんぞく)が行(ゆ)き交(か)う交通(こうつう)の要衝(ようしょう)であり、幾度(いくど)もの他民族(たみんぞく)支配(しはい)にさらされる地(ち)にありながらキリスト(きりすと)教(きょう)信仰(しんこう)をはじめとする伝統(でんとう)文化(ぶんか)を守(まも)り通(とお)してきました。一方(いっぽう)で、温暖(おんだん)な気候(きこう)を利用(りよう)したワイン(ジョージアワイン)生産(せいさん)の盛(さか)んな国(くに)としても知(し)られています。Georgia is a republican state in the South Caucasus, located on the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains and the eastern shore of the Black Sea. It has historically been a crucial crossroads for many peoples, and despite being subjected to numerous periods of foreign rule, it has preserved its traditional culture, including its Christian faith. It is also known as a country with a thriving wine production industry, which takes advantage of its mild climate.
ジョージアは、南(みなみ)コーカサスにある共和制(きょうわせい)国家(こっか)で、コーカサス山脈(さんみゃく)の南麓(なんろく)、黒海(こっかい)の東岸(とうがん)にあります。古来(こらい)から数多(かずおお)くの民族(みんぞく)が行(ゆ)き交(か)う交通(こうつう)の要衝(ようしょう)であり、幾度(いくど)もの他民族(たみんぞく)支配(しはい)にさらされる地(ち)にありながらキリスト(きりすと)教(きょう)信仰(しんこう)をはじめとする伝統(でんとう)文化(ぶんか)を守(まも)り通(とお)してきました。一方(いっぽう)で、温暖(おんだん)な気候(きこう)を利用(りよう)したワイン(ジョージアワイン)生産(せいさん)の盛(さか)んな国(くに)としても知(し)られています。Georgia is a republican state in the South Caucasus, located on the southern slopes of the Caucasus Mountains and the eastern shore of the Black Sea. It has historically been a crucial crossroads for many peoples, and despite being subjected to numerous periods of foreign rule, it has preserved its traditional culture, including its Christian faith. It is also known as a country with a thriving wine production industry, which takes advantage of its mild climate.