The Robe of the Mother of God - Pilgrimage to Georgia

In Georgia, in the city of Zougdidi, there is an amazing Christian relic – the Robe of the Mother of God. The relic is kept in the city State Museum, formerly the Dadiani Palace. One can venerate the relic at the Cathedral of the Icon of the Mother of God, which was built in honor of the Robe of the Mother of God. Pilgrims from all over the world come to venerate this holy relic. The feast is celebrated annually on July 15. Pilgrims are invited on an unforgettable and emotionally rich journey through Georgia&holy places. The pilgrimage tour starts from Tbilisi. Along the way, we visit the historic archaeological site of Uplistsikhé, which means "Fortress of the Lord." This is an ancient multicultural complex with a 4000-year history. Uplistsikhé is a fascinating cave city. It emerged at the end of the 2nd and beginning of the 1st millennium BC and experienced several periods of growth and decline. Pilgrims will enjoy panoramic views of the Kura River. On the way, we will visit the resort town of Borjomi, surrounded by green mountains and pine forests. We&taste the legendary Borjomi mineral water and take a walk in Borjomi Park. Pilgrims will immerse themselves in the tranquility and beauty of the local nature. We will visit the monasteries of St. Seraphim of Sarov and St. Gabriel Urgebadze. The next stop is the city of Kutaisi. The documented history of Kutaisi dates back to the 3rd century BC. The city is mentioned in the "Argonautica" of Apollonius of Rhodes. We...