Cathedral

About the Cathedral

Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

History of the Cathedral

The Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Tbilisi is the center of the Catholic faith. The cathedral serves Georgian Catholics, the Latin Rite parish, and all believers who seek spiritual closeness to the Virgin Mary.

The Catholic Church in Georgia has deep historical roots. Catholic missionaries have served in the country since the 16th century. The cathedral is a symbol of Georgian Catholic tradition, which has always been united with the universal Catholic Church.

Spiritual Life of the Cathedral

Various Prayers

The Rosary prayer is recited together every Sunday before Holy Mass. Also, during the months of May and October, before daily Masses.

Every Thursday after Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Eucharist takes place against the background of soft and quiet organ music, which continues until 7:30 PM.

During Lent, every Friday, instead of the evening Mass, the “Stations of the Cross” is held. Starting time: 6:00 PM.

Sacraments

Those who wish to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Confession, First Holy Communion, or Matrimony (Marriage) are kindly requested to speak individually with the parish priest.

Rosary Prayer

In our church, the Rosary is prayed together every Sunday before Holy Mass, as well as before daily Masses during the months of May and October. We invite you to join us in this communal prayer, for as Jesus says in the Gospel: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Matthew 7:7–8)

In addition, you may come to the church individually at any time and, through the Rosary, present your petitions to God and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Youth Meetings

Every Sunday, after Holy Mass, a meeting is held between the young people and the parish priest. All young people who wish to deepen their faith, who are troubled by various problems in life or spiritual difficulties, and who are seeking answers to different questions are invited to attend these meetings. Together, we will try to find answers according to the teachings of the Church.