| Mokva Cathedral | |
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Kumurdo Cathedral |
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| Basic information | |
| Location | Kumurdo Village, Akhalkalaki District, Georgia |
| Affiliation | Georgian Orthodox |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Architectural description | |
| Completed | 10th century during the reign of King Leon III of Abkhazia |
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Kumurdo Cathedral (Georgian: კუმურდო) is a Georgian Orthodox Cathedral, which is one of the most beautiful highlight of Javakheti region. It is situated on Javakheti Plateau, 12 km (7.5 mi) southwest from Akhalkalaki.[1] According to the inscriptions on the walls, written with the ancient Georgian writing of Asomtavruli, the Kumurdo Cathedral was built by Ioane the Bishop during the reign of king of the Abkhazians Leon in 964.[2][1] During the Middle Ages, Kumurdo was an important cultural, educational and religious center. In split of, this cathedral was restored twice (1930; 1970–1980), this cathedral is left without dome.
The domed building was constructed in stone and was decorated with fine engravings. The windows around the altar are decorated with replicas of bulls, eagles, lions and angels. The interior of the cathedral is decorated with mural paintings. Of special interest is a portrait of Queen Guranducht, the mother of King Bagrat III.
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