Day of Svetitskovloba

The Day of Svetitskovloba is a cultural holiday celebrated annually on October 14th in Georgia. It commemorates the construction of the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, which is considered one of the most venerated places of worship in the region. The cathedral served as the burial place for kings throughout the centuries and is known as the burial site of the claimed Christ’s mantle. The present cross-in-square structure was completed between 1010 and 1029 by the medieval Georgian architect Konstantine Arsakisdze, although the site itself dates back to the early fourth century. The exterior archature of the cathedral is a well-preserved example of typical decorations of the 11th century.