The original name of the church is unknown. Its current name is taken from a supposedly miraculous 12th-century icon of the Savior, which had been kept in the church since the 17th century and is now on display in the Georgian State Museum of Arts in Tbilisi. The silver icon (Georgian: Khati) came from the Anchi Church in southern Georgia. Its creator was Beka Opisari, a master silversmith of his era (Wikipedia).

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November 4, 2023

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The Anchishati Basilica is the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi and is located on Shavteli Street in Upper Kala. Built in the 6th century. The church is a three-aisled basilica. Originally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it was renamed Anchishati (i.e. Icon of Anchi) in 1675, when the icon of the Savior created by the 12th-century goldsmith Beka Opisari in Anchi was moved to Tbilisi to save it from Ottoman invasion. The icon was kept in St. Mary's Basilica for centuries and is currently on display.
Source: georgien.net/tbilissi-die-hauptstadt-georgiens/alte-denkmaeler/#:~:text=Die%20Antschischati%2DBasilika%20ist%20die,century.

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May 15, 2024

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Very beautiful church with impressive old paintings. Unfortunately many parts are difficult to see but still impressive. Access not really suitable for wheelchairs.

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