Feast of the 100,000 Martyrs of Tbilisi and Metekhi Church
The author marks the feast day of the 100,000 Martyrs of Tbilisi, observed on November 13 according to the old calendar. These martyrs refused to renounce Christianity or spit on icons of Christ and the Theotokos when Persian Muslim invaders demanded it, and were killed for their refusal. The author notes that Metekhi Church in Tbilisi remains a living, functioning parish where all sacraments are celebrated, including daily Liturgy, funerals, and marriages.
The author was married there and shares a photo from the wedding. The background audio is Tsmindao Ghmerto, the Georgian version of the Trisagion hymn.
Main points
- November 13 (old calendar) is the feast of the 100,000 Martyrs of Tbilisi
- Martyrs refused to renounce Christianity or desecrate icons under Persian Muslim invaders
- Metekhi Church continues as an active parish with daily Liturgy and all sacraments
- Author was married at Metekhi Church
- Background song is the Georgian Trisagion, Tsmindao Ghmerto
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