Katskhi's column
Column height of 40 meters. Some researchers believe that the first column of the Monophysite Katskhi realm of outcasts, but this view is not universally shared, due to lack of proper reasoning. Column at the top of the platform, there are two small churches (Today they are ruins).
Katskhi column architectural monuments in 1944 under the leadership of Alexander Japaridze's team visited climbers. Until recently Katskhi column ladder without climbing equipment, it was impossible.
Since 2007, the Heritage Foundation and the survival of the building on the rehabilitation of the column. At present, it is possible to climb all volunteer for Katskhi column. At the foot of the column and on top of the restored chapel, which is currently operating in the column due to the monk Maximus...
Father Maximus discovered the ruins of a limestone column Katskhi small stone (measures 41X21 cm), an etching Ten lines Georgian capital note.
Since 2007, the Heritage Foundation and the survival of the building on the rehabilitation of the column. Katskhi around the column is very beautiful nature, which attracts tourists.Around him is a large area in the deciduous forest. It is bordered to the north of the rock pillar.
The monastery complex consists of multiple buildings. The main temple is named after the Savior. The interior part of a larger basilica, whose boats were separated from each other by massive columns based on the arches. The facade of the building is adorned with luxurious decorations. Here can be found around the window of the carvings and monumental crosses, connected to one another rhombs, cornice carvings and others. Christ the Savior Cathedral, one of the main attractions of the wood kankelia, which was fully painted. The door of the iconostasis is decorated with engraved plates, while the upper part of the composition are Christ and the Twelve Apostles, his (Christ’s) life in the various episodes. The remains of the temple wall mural painting, including the XIII century, the monastery’s founder, Mr. Racha entrance, his wife and brother, niania kakhaberisdzis portraits. The central temple is located Mghvimevi back of the cave, where the great festivals of the church service is held.
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Katskhi column monastery complex located in Georgia, Imereti, Chiatura municipality. 11 km west of the village, located on Katskhi, Chiatura-Zestaponi highway linking the north-east, about 3 km away.
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