Mokva Cathedral

The cathedral stands as a stone structure with traditional Georgian architectural elements, featuring thick walls and multiple domed sections throughout its design.

Established on January 17, 901, the cathedral represents one of the earliest examples of medieval religious architecture in the Ochamchira District.

The cathedral functions as a central religious institution where local Orthodox Christians gather for ceremonies, maintaining centuries-old Georgian worship traditions.

Visitors need to obtain necessary permits to enter Abkhazia through official channels before planning their trip to the Mokva Cathedral.

The cathedral contains architectural elements that demonstrate the integration of Georgian and Byzantine construction techniques from the early medieval period.

Location: Mokvi

Location: Ochamchira District

Inception: 10 century

GPS coordinates: 42.83500,41.50778

Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:27