Mtskheta: remains of towns at this location have been dated to earlier than the year 1000 BC, and Mtskheta was capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia during the 3rd century BC – 5th century AD. It was a site of early Christian activity, and the location where Christianity was proclaimed the state religion of Kartli in 337. Mtskheta still remains the headquarters of the Georgian Orthodox Church. Due to its historical significance and numerous ancient monuments, the "Historical Monuments of Mtskheta" became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
While visiting Mtskheta ( boy I sure have to turn off this spell check) we visited the tomb of St. Gabriel, 1929-1995, the newest saint in Georgia. He was canonized in 2012. How special to have a contemporary become saint. He ministered to many, many Georgians, and was known to have stood up to the Soviets throughout their occupation, and performed many miracles as well as prophesies that came true. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_(Urgebadze)
