Holy Trinity Cathedral (Tsminda Sameba)
Holy Trinity Cathedral (Tsminda Sameba) (Georgian: სამების საკათედრო ტაძარი). -The magnificent monument of modern Georgian architecture, the main Orthodox church of Georgia, which has preserved all the traditions of Georgian church construction and added modern nuances. This is a combination of modern solutions and ancient Georgian religious architecture. Ancient, because Orthodoxy is an orthodox religion and carries the first and traditional. The majestic temple, which proudly stands on the hill of St. Elias (Georgian: ელიას მთა), impresses with its monumentality. The exquisite architecture of the temple and the grandeur of the ornaments engraved on it leave an indelible impression. The interior gives the impression that the ceiling extends to infinity.
It is symbolic that the Georgian people celebrated the first Christmas of the third millennium in the Holy Trinity Cathedral. The construction of the cathedral, called the construction of the millennium, was carried out mainly on donations. The symbol of the new Georgia was truly built on a grand scale, its sparkling golden dome is visible from almost any point in Tbilisi. The foundation was laid according to all traditions, objects from holy places were placed in its base: stones from Mount Sioni and the Jordan River, earth from Jerusalem and from the tomb of St. George. The bells of the cathedral were cast in Germany and have an original Georgian sound. They were created with the help and participation of Georgian composers. The temple is part of a whole complex, which includes the residence of the Patriarch and a monastery, a theological seminary and academy, a complex of nine chapels, five of which are located underground.
Mount Elia (ელიას მთა), Tbilisi Municipality (თბილისის მუნიციპალიტეტი)
