Lagurka, Medieval church in Mestia Municipality, Georgia.
The Lagurka church stands on a high hill at 2200 meters, featuring a hall layout with yellow limestone blocks and a two-storey bell tower.
The church's architecture dates to the 10th-11th centuries, with frescoes painted by royal court artist Tevdore in 1112 depicting biblical scenes and figures.
The church holds the status of principal Christian shrine for the Svan community, where critical oaths are taken upon the housed Byzantine icons.
Visitors can explore the church through its single entrance in the south annex, viewing the semicircular apse and stone tripartite iconostasis inside.
The annual Kvirikoba festival occurs on July 28, gathering pilgrims who perform rituals around the Shaliani icon, a Byzantine repoussé Crucifixion representation.
Location: Mestia Municipality
GPS coordinates: 42.93861,42.90667
Latest update: March 10, 2025 20:45
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