Mishveli Church "Pitchu-Okhvame" Explained

Building Name:Odishi Church of Mother of God
ოდიშის ღვთისმშობლის ეკლესია
Coordinates:42.7592°N 41.6833°W
Map Type:Abkhazia#Georgia
Location: Mishveli, Ochamchire Municipality, Abkhazia, Georgia
Religious Affiliation:Georgian Orthodox
Province:Abkhazia
District:Ochamchire Municipality
Status:ruins
Architecture Type:Church
Year Completed:Middle Ages

Mishveli Church “Pitchu-Okhvame” is a church in the village of Mishveli, Ochamchire municipality, Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia.[1]

History

The church was built in the late Middle Ages. The construction represents a hall church, which was built with uncut stones and pebbles. The church is heavily damaged. The church walls are in a poor physical condition and need an urgent conservation.

Notes and References

  1. http://maps.nekeri.net/afxazeti/en/mishveli-church-fitchu-okhvame/ Phichu Okhvame church in Mishveli village