Today Orthodox Christians in Georgia are celebrating Mtskhetoba-Svetitskhovloba, a celebration of Georgia’s ancient capital city and its legendary cathedral.

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, known as the burial site of Christ's mantle, is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral located in the historical town of Mtskheta, 20km northwest of the nation's capital Tbilisi.

• UNESCO grants enhanced protection to Mtskheta monuments

It is one of the principal worship sites of the Georgian Orthodox faith and the place where many local monarchs have been crowned and laid to rest.

Each year on this day believers and guests traditionally visit Mtskheta.

• Read more about Svetitskhoveli here.

Georgian health officials and top clerics have urged people to wear face masks while visiting Mtskheta today due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Today is a day-off in Georgia.

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