It’s already several days that reconstructive work of Tbilisi oldest church Saint George is being done, the president of Armenian coordinating assembly in Tbilisi Arnold Stepanyan, who noted that the work is done by joint efforts of both Armenians and Georgians.
Stepanyan noted that the architectural nuances are being controlled. “First of all the church itself is concerned in not hurting its architecture and the uniqueness of the building. Armenian NGOs also follow the work.”- he said.
Arnold Stepanyan informed that the reconstruction is done by means of the benevolent fund of Saint George reconstruction. The work is to be done in two years, Saint George church was built 1251 by Armenian trader. Later, in 17th century the church was reconstructed. In front of the church there is the tomb of outstanding Armenian poet Sayat-Nova.