Church of the Red Gospel, Tbilisi

The Red Gospel Church features a 40-meter-high dome and stands as one of the largest Armenian religious structures in the capital of Georgia.

Construction of the Red Gospel Church took place in 1775, serving the substantial Armenian community that lived in Tbilisi during the late 18th century.

The Armenian inscriptions on the walls of the Red Gospel Church document the presence and influence of Armenian communities in historical Tbilisi.

The ruins of the Red Gospel Church stand at coordinates 41°41′28″N 44°48′53″E, with access through the main streets of the Avlabari neighborhood.

The earliest color photograph of Tbilisi, dating from 1910, captured the distinct spire of the Red Gospel Church rising above the city landscape.

Location: Tbilisi

Inception: 1775

Architectural style: Armenian architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.69101,44.81469

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:54