Kumurdo Cathedral
| Kumurdo Cathedral კუმურდოს ტაძარი | |
|---|---|
Kumurdo Cathedral | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Georgian Orthodox |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Cathedral |
| Location | |
| Location | Kumurdo, Akhalkalaki District, Georgia |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°23′41″N 43°21′35″E / 41.3946207°N 43.3596331°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 10th century during the reign of King Leon III of Abkhazia |
Kumurdo Cathedral (Georgian: კუმურდო) is a Georgian Orthodox Cathedral. It is situated on Javakheti Plateau, 12 km (7.5 mi) southwest from Akhalkalaki. According to the inscriptions on the walls, written with the ancient Georgian writing of Asomtavruli, the Kumurdo Cathedral was built by Ioane the Bishop during the reign of king of the Abkhazians Leon III in 964. It is the first church with emerging features of the 11-13th century architecture of Georgia. During the Middle Ages, Kumurdo was an important cultural, educational and religious center. The cathedral was restored twice (1930; 1970–1980), but it stands without a dome. In 2015, a project for full reconstruction of the cathedral was developed.