Faithful

Two women making their devotions at the entrance to Holy Trinity Cathedral

Sameba Holy Trinity Cathedral

One last image of the Cathedral showing the detail of the roof over the dome with the roof of a smaller church standing before it. To me there is a nice contrast of the simplicity of the foreground structure and the grandeur of the Cathedral itself.

Sameba Holy Trinity Cathedral Interior

A view into the main dome of the Cathdral. Most churches in the city don't have this degree of natural lighting. The many windows and the position of the Cathedral, which dominates the neighbourhood, create a very different atmosphere.

Sameba Holy Trinity Cathedral

The approach to the main entrance of the Cathedral gives an idea of its scale and setting.

Sameba Holy Trinity Cathedral Interior

Unlike many of Tbilisi's churches the interior of the Cathedral is bright and airy - bright enough to take pictures. Most of the churches are small, with few windows, the only light coming from candles burning before icons. It makes for a beautiful, atmospheric space but it also makes it very difficult to take pictures.

Sameba Holy Trinity Cathedral

Sameba Cathedral stands on a hill overlooking central Tbilisi. It was consecrated in 2005 and is the largest religious building in Georgia and the Caucasus.