Shemokmedi Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Guria, Georgia
The monastery complex includes two churches, the Redeemer and the Transfiguration, along with a bell tower built upon the monastery fence at 190 meters elevation.
The monastery, established in the 15th century, functioned as a seat of bishopric and burial site for the Gurieli princely dynasty of Georgia.
The monastery accumulated religious treasures and manuscripts from various Georgian monasteries, creating an extensive collection of ecclesiastical artifacts throughout centuries.
The religious complex stands 7 kilometers east of Ozurgeti, accessible through local transportation routes from the main city center.
The Church of the Transfiguration houses the 9th-century Icon of the Transfiguration of Jesus, considered among the oldest religious artifacts in Georgia.
Location: Ozurgeti Municipality
Inception: 15 century
GPS coordinates: 41.90722,42.06278
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:15
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