Georgia was one of the earliest Christian countries in the world. It participated in the first Ecumenical Council in 325 AD, and Christianity became the state religion in 337. The Baptist tradition stems from the Protestant family in Georgia and has a history spanning 158 years.
Georgia's Baptist tradition is shapes by a rich history and diverse influencesâ from Eastern and Western Protestants, to Georgian orthodoxy, and (later) to German missionaries and contemporary cultural values. This results in a deep emphasis on heritage, legacy, and communication-- not just through language, but also through music, art, faith, and shared experience.
Peace Cathedral was founded with the express goal of serving everyone. No one who walks through our door is a guest or a strangerâ our hope is that you feel at home. Everything that makes you unique is welcome here.
The Peace Project began as a symbolic gesture celebrating religious diversity. A series of religious spaces-- a synagogue, mosque, and Buddhist shrine-- were built to host speakers and foster understanding of different faiths. Today, these spaces have grown into active centers for prayer and gathering. Our goal is that everyone, even those without a formal worship space, feels accepted.
Peace Cathedral works to advance equality step by step. Traditional religious hierarchies often reflected social inequalitiesâ based on age, gender, background, status, or experience. We are committed to dismantling those barriers, and making sure everyone has equal opportunity and voice. Thatâs why, at Peace Cathedral, women can be ordained to every levelâ because we believe that all people are built in the image of God
Peace Cathedral is engaged in a variety of interfaith and community outreach projects. We are actively engaging in the Peace Pilgrimage and the Beteli Center, with several additional projects including the Order of the Sisters of St. Nino, the House for the Elderly, and the Peace Academy pending further support.
20 years ago, Bishop Malkhaz held an English service in his own chapel to serve both those who didnât know Georgian and those who wanted to learn English. After the Covid-19 pandemic, these English services eventually became a regular part of our scheduleâ now held every Sunday at 10 AM.
You donât have to be a Baptist-- or even religious-- to attend the sermons. You just have to be a person who wants to attend. If youâre curious about Peace Cathedral, youâre more than welcome to join us on Sunday and stay after the service to ask questions!
Yes! Past sermons are available on Facebook and new services are live-streamed every Sunday. Due to Facebook's upcoming policies, however, we'll soon be uploading sermons directly to our website as well.
Yes! Our eucharist is intentional and inclusiveâ we mean every word we say. Each Sunday, we read the poem: âCome, come, whoever you are. Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. It doesn't matter. Ours is not a caravan of despair. Come, even if you have broken your vows a thousand times. Come, yet again, come, come.â Whether you belong to a different religion or church, are not religious at all, or feel unworthyâ know that you are both welcome and worthy.
Parking is limited. Visitors may park along the street or in the entrance area, if space is available. We recommend taking public transportation or a taxi-- Peace Cathedral is a short walk from the metro and several bus stops!
Traditionally, alms or tithes are given when the offering plate is passed around after Eucharist. But with the advent of modern technology, you can donate online using the link on our website!
Equality is important everywhere. Peace Cathedral celebrates all kinds of marriage!