The Church of the 100,000 Martyrs stands on Kharebava Street in Kutaisi. Its name derives not from the city's local history, but from the tragedy of 1226 in Tbilisi, when, after the city was captured by the army of the Khwarezm Shah Jalal ad-Din, thousands of residents who refused to renounce their Christian faith perished.
The Georgian Orthodox Church has canonized the victims, and their feast day is celebrated on November 13. Today, Father Khariton and his son, Father Grigol, serve at the Kutaisi church.
Read a blog post about the tragedy of 1226 and why it is remembered throughout Georgia.
📜 History and Facts
- The name is associated with the 1226 tragedy in Tbilisi, not with the local history of Kutaisi.
- The church canonized the victims for their steadfast faith.
- The day of remembrance is celebrated on November 13th according to the church calendar.
- A detailed documented history of the building itself in Kutaisi, including the year of construction and the architect, could not be found in open sources.
👤 Clergy
- Father Khariton, the longtime rector of the church, and his son, Father Grigol, serve.
- According to parishioners, the atmosphere in the church is warm and peaceful.
🧭 Where is it and how to get there
- Kharebava Street, Kutaisi, in a residential area off the beaten track.
💰 Paid or free admission
- Free admission.
- Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Sat-Sun 08:00-18:30













