Pitsunda Cathedral [SEP] named after
Pitsunda Cathedral
The Cathedral of St. Andrew the Apostle, also known as the Pitsunda Cathedral or Bichvinta Cathedral () is a Georgian Orthodox Cathedral located in Pitsunda, in the Gagra district of the de facto independent Republic of Abkhazia, internationally recognised as constituting a part of Georgia. The cathedral is currently used by the Abkhazian Orthodox Church and serves as that body's seat, although this usage is disputed by the Republic of Georgia and is considered irregular by the Eastern Orthodox communion.
Pitsunda Cathedral was built at the end of
Georgian manuscript of the Four Gospels, found at the cathedral in 1830, is now preserved at the Georgian National Center of Manuscripts in Tbilisi.
Current condition.
The territory is currently occupied by Russia, because of which is impossible to study and to conduct the according works. The main church needs a replacement of roof. The physical condition of construction inside the complex is very difficult.
Pitsunda church has been given the status of national importance monument.
External links.
- Photos of the Pitsunda Cathedral