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Bedia Cathedral, Abkhazia

From series “ Survived Artifacts of Early Christian Civilization”
Year: 10th century.

In Abkhazia, pilgrims and tourists have an opportunity to visit another important religious object, the Bedia Cathedral. It is located in the village of Agubedia. The landmark was built in the late 10th century. This cathedral was consecrated in honor of Our Lady of Blachernae. Surprisingly, the church was able to keep its original appearance and a number of unique elements of decoration for more than a thousand years. The shrine was built of solid stone. The construction features impressive size.

Bedia Cathedral, Abkhazia Studies of the temple showed that once its interior has been decorated with rich paintings, but they didn’t survive. You can see small fragments of ancient frescoes depicting the Old Testament stories only on the western wall of the temple. The main relic of the cathedral since its foundation was a golden porting, which is now kept at the Museum of Art of Tbilisi. Construction of the temple was carried out on the initiative and under the leadership of King Bagrat II. Later his shrine was built in the church.

The ancient Christian church attracts not only pilgrims, but also those who like to walk around the historic sites. Close to the temple, you can see the ruins of an ancient palace and other buildings. Once Bedia bishops lived in those palaces. The last hundred years the temple was in ruins. In 2010,  the first prayer in many years was held within its walls. Today, for the first time in the last 500 years, the Bedia temple is actively being reconstructed. Despite the fact that there are no valuable relics in the cathedral, it is still popular among pilgrims and curious tourists. Next - Christian Basilica of Lin


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ATM bankomat: 'VTB Bank Georgia' located in 29 km ( check the route on the map).
Fuel station: 'АЗС' in 30 km
Supermarket: 'Sunday Market' in 32 km
Apotheek: 'აფთიაქი' in 29 km
Police station: 'Zedaeceri Police Station(new)' in 30 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'ტუცა ბარი - Tuca bar' in 30 km
Railway station: 'Tkvarcheli Railway Station' in 7 km

Nearest airports:
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 »  Adler-Sochi International Airport AER - in 158 km
 »  Mineralnye Vody Airport MRV - in 197 km
 »  Trabzon Airport TZX - in 252 km
 »  Stavropol Airport STW - in 261 km
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Best hotels near Bedia Cathedral

Dombay Palace

Located in 56 km from Bedia Cathedral
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Rooms: 11
Classical details, fine fabrics and chandeliers are featured in every room at the Dombay Palace. Comforts include slippers, toiletries and a … More: photo, rates and booking
Aruchat Hotel

Located in 57 km from Bedia Cathedral
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Rooms: 13
Interiors at the Aryuchat Dombay are brightly decorated and feature wooden wall panels and floors. All rooms include satellite TV, a refrigerator, … More: photo, rates and booking
Gonachkhir Guest House

Located in 61 km from Bedia Cathedral
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Rooms: 20
The classic-style rooms are designed in warm colours. Each room comes with a TV, fridge, bathroom and balcony. Gonachkhir Guest House offers a café … More: photo, rates and booking
Ozon Cheget

Located in 85 km from Bedia Cathedral
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Rooms: 20
The bright rooms offer warm-coloured interiors and classic-style decor. Every room comes complete with a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a private … More: photo, rates and booking

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