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The Oldest Churches in Tbilisi, Georgia

The Oldest 5th-6th Century Churches in Tbilisi, Georgia

Churches of Tbilisi, Georgia

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series The Oldest Churches in Tbilisi, Georgia

Visiting the capital city, Tbilisi, where all the churches seem to look alike, which ones are the oldest churches in Tbilisi? Here is a list of the oldest churches (considering when first built) that will provide insight into how the Georgian Orthodox church has remained the religious center for over 1,500 years.

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Jvaris Mama Church with its Armenian and Georgian Churches

Seljuk, Walking tour, Georgian Orthodoxy, Frescoes of Georgia

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series The Oldest Churches in Tbilisi, Georgia

In the walled Jvaris Mama complex stand two churches, each rooted in a different Orthodox tradition. The Jvaris Mama is Georgian while the St. Mary Church is Armenian. The Georgian is active while the Armenian building sits as a hollow shell reserved for pigeons. Let’s explore this monastery complex.

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