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According to tradition, when the holy apostles were casting lots deciding who to which country was to go to preach the gospel, St. Mary had got Iberia (ancient name of the Eastern Georgia) as her lots.
Though later, by the joint decision She left for the mount Athos and St. Andrew instead of Her was sent to Georgia to convert its population to Christianity. Still, it’s widely believed by Georgians that they are under the special protection of the Holy Virgin.
Indeed, the very fact that this country, repeatedly devastated during the centuries by the much stronger and numerous conquerors – the main goal of the most of them had been the abolition of the Christian faith in Georgia - does exist to these days keeping untouchable its orthodox belief may only be explained by the heavenly intervention.
The tunic of the Lord; St. Mary’s garment and sash; St. John’s hallows as well as the hallows and graves of numerous martyrs and saints; convents founded by the holy Assyrian fathers – it’s commonly believed that 3-time prayer at one of the fathers’ monastery, the St. David Gareji convent has the spiritual power equal to the prayer in the Holy town Jerusalem; the churches and monasteries dating back from the fifth century to nowadays, many of which are true masterpieces and make part of the world’s cultural heritage of the UNESCO – these and more you’ll have the chance to see if you join the pilgrim tour to Georgia of Concordtravel.
Concordtravel – the leading Georgian travel agency offers believers thoroughly elaborated pilgrim tour program, made up in such a way that they have the opportunity to get to know the rich and interesting culture and history of Georgia, to admire its fabulously beautiful mountainous landscapes sung by poets.
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