Marian devotion
Our Lady of Mtsjeta
Mtsjeta, Georgia
The ancient capital of Georgia, where the Virgin Mary is venerated as the protector of the Georgian nation.
The Cathedral of Svetitskhoveli
The Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is one of the holiest churches in Georgia. Built in the 11th century, the cathedral is the center of Georgian Christian life and has witnessed the country's history for centuries.
The Virgin of Georgia
The image of Our Lady of Georgia is an 11th-century Byzantine painting depicting the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus. The image has been canonically crowned and is considered the patron saint of Georgia.
"The Virgin of Georgia is the spiritual mother of Georgians, the one who accompanies us in our moments of joy and sadness."
Popular devotions
The faithful of Mtsjeta come to the cathedral to light candles for the Virgin Mary and ask for her protection. The most popular tradition is that of the "wishes of the Virgin": the faithful write their petitions on slips of paper and place them in a special box next to the image of the Virgin.
Prayer
O Virgin of Georgia, protector of the Georgian nation. You who have accompanied this people in their most difficult times, intercede for us before your Son Jesus. Protect our land, strengthen our faith, and guide us toward peace and unity. Amen.
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