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Irma Kvashilava
“Search the Death for Christ”
(From the History of the Village ZemoNikozi)
Some problems of the village Zemo Nikozi and the
oldest Nikozieparchy are discussed in the article.
Establishing of Nikozi eparchy is connected with the
name of King Vakhtang Gorgasali. The second period of
the eparchy cathedra flourish, which was founded in
the 5 th century, is connected with the 10 th – 11 th
centuries.
The second old church of Archangels which
reached us in its primary state is of the mentioned
period. The Khvtaeba church chapel and the palace
of bishops are of historical value.
The great part of the article is dedicated to the
description of Nikozi architectural complexbuilding,
restoring, its inscriptions and relics. Worth to be
mentioned is spiritual culture and every-day life
peculiarities of the village Zemo Nikozi population.
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