Mtskheta

city · Post-biblical tradition · NT Testament

Ancient capital of the Kingdom of Iberia (Georgia). Tradition holds that Saint Nino brought Christianity here in the 4th century, and that Christ's robe was brought to Mtskheta after the crucifixion

Details

Key Events

• Tradition of Christ's robe brought here, St. Nino's evangelization, Early adoption of Christianity

Key People

• Andrew the Apostle (tradition), Simon the Zealot (tradition)

Scripture References

Matt 27:35, John 19:23-24, Acts 1:13