Dranda Cathedral
230 reviews
August 1, 2023
An ancient temple of the 5th-6th century, slowly reconstructions are underway,there is something to see,services are held,there is a prison nearby, the only one in Abkhazia, there is a spring with a font nearby, everything is clean, sisters on the right, brothers on the left, a locker room, etc., there is also a place to collect water
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July 3
An amazing spiritual place. I recommend you to visit. I've been 2 times and I'll come again
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August 11
If you come to Abkhazia and you are Orthodox, then you cannot ignore it with its centuries-old history.
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July 28, 2023
An amazing and beautiful place. The monastery is a pilgrimage center. People come here to work from everywhere. The ancient temple of the 8th century. Very beautiful. Beautiful singing. The liturgy is like in heaven.
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April 1
I really liked the cathedral itself and the surroundings. It is clear that everything is done with love. Thank you for the opportunity to touch the story.
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September 24, 2023
A beautiful, salty place! Of course, the condition of the temple and buildings would like to wish for the best, the devastation is like in all of Abkhazia, but it is clear that they are slowly restoring, it pleases! I recommend you to visit!
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November 3
I recommend a very beautiful place and an unusual smell of eucalyptus trees
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September 8, 2023
It's a very soulful place. My son was baptized, the father is friendly, does not require unnecessarily. It explains it simply and clearly. Everything can be purchased on the spot for baptism. They are not overly demanding.
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August 27, 2023
The most beautiful and unique place. It was there that I wanted to go separately after the tour - to the service. The icons are large, interesting writing. You can plunge into the source.
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June 17
We went on an excursion this year, the temple is certainly beautiful, but it is very far from the Russian border
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August 3, 2023
It is gratifying to see when an Orthodox shrine is being restored on the Abkhazian land. It is clear that the priest-abbot is making tremendous efforts to restore the temple and the courtyard area. The source in honor of the Great Martyr Nikita Besogon was especially impressed. There are many relics of various saints in the temple itself
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July 5, 2023
A beautiful ancient temple of an unusual round shape, built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Fr. Andrew - well done. Helps people to work for the glory of God. People, working, are transformed and get a chance at a new life
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October 6
It's very beautiful, we always come here. Good drops and delicious water
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March 16
Very nice and cozy
The atmosphere is very good and there are a lot of shops
A source
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March 11
A holy place. I've never believed in miracles, but they started happening to me after 3 months of working in this wonderful place. Father is a separate story, man!
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January 8
Stunning views, it's a pity that you didn't discover this place earlier. I visit Abkhazia a couple of times a month, now it's one of my favorite places!
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July 12
Lots of flowering trees, well-maintained territory
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September 30
The place of the soul and peace of mind is very, I like it, I have been more than once
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July 11, 2023
I have never seen such a terrible attitude towards the monument of the 6th century. At the entrance to the temple there is a church shop, which occupies all the premises, but there is little room for trade and they decided to install metal cabinets in the window opening, but it's a pity - the cabinet did not enter there. Then the vandal workers took A PUNCHER AND BEGAN TO CHISEL THE MASONRY OF THE 6TH CENTURY! This did not bother the temple workers at all. People are walking, dust and noise in the temple, but there should be no interference for trade.
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July 29
I love the Temple. I love the font. There are many images in the heart.
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August 26
With Father Andrew, the monastery is being transformed before our eyes
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January 23, 2022
The Assumption Cathedral in Dranda or the Dranda Cathedral is a temple of the approximately VI century in the ancient Abkhazian village of Dranda, 2 km away. south of Gulrypsh. This is one of the 3 large medieval cathedrals of Abkhazia, very non-trivial. The oldest domed temple in Abkhazia and the second surviving stone temple after the basilica in Tsandripsha. The strangest of all the temples in Abkhazia, completely unlike any Abkhazian temples or other Georgian ones. The appearance of the temple was greatly distorted by the repairs of the XIX century, but in general it retained the original composition. Back in the 19th century, a large monastery complex was built around the temple, which we see to this day. Part of the complex was appropriated by the Drand prison, which is now perfectly visible from the cathedral
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September 24, 2023
It's beautiful, we came here twice. There is a spring and a font for men and women! Beautiful well-maintained territory.
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September 15
We always visit this temple when we come to Abkhazia
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August 27
An unusual place. It's cozy at home
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March 11
It's a very beautiful place. The breath of antiquity is felt.
Definitely ready to visit.
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July 30
A pleasant place. There are many ancient icons. The territory is beautiful. A large selection of silver.
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July 5, 2022
One of the most restored temples in Abkhazia, despite the fact that it is ancient. Very beautiful interior decoration, beautiful garden. we recommend that believers definitely visit here, you will touch the holiness and antiquity
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September 20, 2023
A holy strong place. Extraordinary water. There is a font and a spring. The Father abbot is very good.
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August 7
I recommend it to everyone. A blissful place.
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November 30, 2023
We stopped by by chance and were amazed by the beauty and energy of this place. We will definitely look again
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August 3
A place where you want to return every year
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June 10
Very beautiful architecturally, the dome is unique
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September 25, 2023
An extraordinary monastery. I really liked it. Father Andrew is a wonderful confessor.
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March 17
There was a strong place in August 2023. Indeed, icons are bleeding. And there is a place where everything is covered in soot after the fire was creepy.
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September 15, 2022
Well-groomed territory, a beautiful cathedral, there is a 58-meter well on the territory, you need to bring water bottles with you, the water is very tasty and clean.
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October 9, 2023
A great place, a beautiful temple, a blessed spring. Good sermons!
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September 22
An opening for me! Such an ancient temple
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December 29, 2023
A very nice cathedral, a beautiful area, although still in the process of restoration.
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May 30
The temple is beautiful, well maintained and the abbot is the best
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September 26, 2021
It's a great place. Well-maintained territory, the temple itself. It feels like everyone is doing it with love. A picturesque view of the valley below. A quiet, peaceful atmosphere. A shop at the temple with a good selection and affordable prices
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August 22, 2023
An amazing place, for the first time it was there that I plunged into the font, beauty and peace.
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July 13, 2023
Great. And the cathedral, and the sound of the choristers, and the views in the area. There are baths and a spring.
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August 1, 2023
This is a place where the soul rests. Prayer comes by itself, from the head, from the heart, the soul itself prays. Father Andrey greets everyone like family. In one word, the Father. Nikita Besogon's font, a separate topic. There the tears flow by themselves, there the body cries, which does not think about the soul. A trip to this temple will turn your whole existence upside down.
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November 7, 2023
I recommend everyone to visit this holy place)We were in the middle of October this year, the weather was like at the beginning of September +23 +25.
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July 9
A VERY NICE SOOTHING PLACE...
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September 6
A beautiful and salty place!
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August 6, 2023
The work around the temple is in full swing. The temple of the 6th century, there is a female and male font, next to a spring with water. The temple is functioning, services are underway.
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May 30, 2021
I advise you to visit the ancient church of the Assumption of the Virgin in Drandy. This is the preserved building of the monastery church. What should I pay attention to? Unique large icons telling about the Assumption of the Virgin. The unique architecture of the 12-carbon flat dome. There is a lot of literature and personal icons. The monastic way of life is developing, beautiful territory and shady alleys. Everyone can see their own, but culturally and historically, you can acquire a lot of knowledge that will remain useful for a lifetime. And of course you can visit Nikita Besogon's key-bathhouse.
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November 28, 2021
To pray, confess, take communion, plant your tree in the garden of the temple, sunbathe on the sea and be healed in the font of Besagon - everything can be combined with the blessing of Father Andrew. And you can combine the culture of Abkhazia, its sights, and the people of the ancient country by working at the Church of the Assumption of the Mother of God in the village of Drandy near Sukhumi.
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