Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint George
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Freddy_on_trips
Montreal, Canada2,794 contributions
Sept 2019
We were walking downtown around noon and most of the religious places were closed but the St George Orthodox crypt was open. It is located on the side of the church and the ticket price is 5000 L.L. (around 3$ US). It is a very small exhibit with a few things to see. You also are able to view the church from underneath through a thick glass.
Written 7 March 2020
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Michael V
London, UK6 contributions
Jul 2012 • Couples
> ST GEORGE ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL AND CRYPT MUSEUM
>
> This, for me, is perhaps the greatest monument to the history of
> Beirut. It was badly damaged, like all the other buildings around it,
> in the civil war.It has been beautifully restored ,standing dignified
> and low profile, below the Al Amin Mosque and opposite the Garden of
> Forgiveness. Visit the Crypt Museum and the excavation reveals several
> layers of the history of Beirut (Greek,Roman,Ottoman etc.,) The
> present cathedral is the 7th church to have occupied the spot over
> 2000 years one being badly damaged by an earthquake in the mid 18th century.
Written 14 July 2012
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Joumana
Beirut, Lebanon215 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
I visited this church for the first time soon after the civil war in 1995 or 1996. It was devastated, burnt and stealed and nothing much was left to see, except the deep excavations showing what the archaeologists discovered beneath: ruins proving the existence of several churches underneath. Now that this church was rebuilt maybe for the 3rd time, it is fully renovated and shows its splendor in every small detail. Too bad it is not always open between services.
Its ground is covered by a splendid mosaic and old valuable tiles. The frescoes are artfully restored. It is a monument to orthodox art and stand up to most of the Greek churches I visited in Athena!
Under the cathedral, a museum showing the ruins of the old churches can be visited for a small fee, or you can have a glance through the glass floor in front of the nave of the cathedral.
Its ground is covered by a splendid mosaic and old valuable tiles. The frescoes are artfully restored. It is a monument to orthodox art and stand up to most of the Greek churches I visited in Athena!
Under the cathedral, a museum showing the ruins of the old churches can be visited for a small fee, or you can have a glance through the glass floor in front of the nave of the cathedral.
Written 20 May 2015
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desponita
Nicosia, Cyprus5 contributions
Feb 2014 • Solo
I have been visiting Lebanon for the last 14 years but this is my first time visiting the Saint George Orthodox Cathedral of Beirut. It is a very beautiful church. But the extraordinary is the crypt museum that you can find just under the Church with a really small entrance fee. (2,50 euros). You do not need a guide through the crypt because you can find everything written and/or recorded!Plus you get to watch a small movie explaining all about the church about Roman, Byzantine,Hellenistic etc times.
Written 19 February 2014
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Jad A
Beirut, Lebanon47 contributions
Sept 2012 • Family
It is the Mother Cathedral of the Beirut Orthodox community, the “Thronos” place of the Metropolitan of Beirut and its dependencies. It is the first Christian temple ever built in the old city of Beirut and goes back to early fourth century AC.
Before the Lebanese civil war, during which the Cathedral was theft and partially destroyed,
Archbishop Makarios III, President of the Republic of Cyprus, said about it: “The Cathedral, with its splendid iconostasis and other treasures is the greatest and most glorious Church in the whole Middle East”.
After its restoration, it's still the most impressive church in Beirut specially with its Crypt Museum, a witness to 17 centuries of existence!
Before the Lebanese civil war, during which the Cathedral was theft and partially destroyed,
Archbishop Makarios III, President of the Republic of Cyprus, said about it: “The Cathedral, with its splendid iconostasis and other treasures is the greatest and most glorious Church in the whole Middle East”.
After its restoration, it's still the most impressive church in Beirut specially with its Crypt Museum, a witness to 17 centuries of existence!
Written 25 September 2012
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B.A.
Baabdat, Lebanon38 contributions
Mar 2012 • Friends
growing up i've always been told that Beirut is built on 7 demolished cities, i never believed it until i went to St. George Cathedral. underneath the cathedral, there is a museum that would show you the seven layers of the demolished cities each by a different natural factor, even more you can see the relics that the excavations have uncovered including the bones of a soldier, a part of an alter and many other.
above ground is even more fascinating, with amazing icons drawn on the walls and an incredible architectural design
above ground is even more fascinating, with amazing icons drawn on the walls and an incredible architectural design
Written 2 April 2012
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Pro_travelll
Dubai, United Arab Emirates248 contributions
Aug 2016
if you are a fan of architecture and like to enjoy walking around well renovated and modernized places this is the place to go to, this church in very nice location very close to lebanese parliament offsetting the Rolex Tower watch downtown, must see if you go there its walking area no cars allowed in
Written 14 August 2016
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Loulwa_Kaloyeros (Assaker)
Beirut, Lebanon1,019 contributions
Oct 2015 • Family
This church was burnt, looted and heavily destroyed during the war. With lots of efforts, the church was restored to its former glory. The interior is majestic, fully painted in Greek Orthodox traditions. During the restoration process, several layers of previous churches were revealed and they are now on display in a museum beneath the church. Both are on the must do list of Beirut.
Written 19 December 2015
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Samad Golzari
Tabriz, Iran104 contributions
Jun 2012 • Solo
If there are two places to visit in Beirut, this is the first one not because of the church per se, but because of the underground museum it has. Visit the church looking at the paintings on the wall each telling you a story. While looking at the paintings, notice their freshness and the direction of the looks of the people. Then move to the next door underground museum, it has a 3 USD entrance fee which absolutely worth it. Inside you would see different layers of Beirut an a lot more but the unique feature of this museum is that you push button of the instructions and the designated sites gets light enough so that you can visit it. The astonishing feature of the museum is two layers of mosaics built on each other throughout different history eras. While leaving ask the museum employee to show you the original paintings of the church, they you would notice what I meant by freshness and the direction of the eyes watching.
Written 29 June 2012
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Intrepid4ever
Sydney, Australia123 contributions
Jun 2018 • Solo
While I had read a lot about Lebanon, I was nevertheless surprised by the beauty of the many wider christian community in Lebanon, especially in Beirut - Jounieh areas. This cathedral is particular beautiful and peaceful. Badly damaged and vandalised during the civil war, a multi-phase restoration project commenced in 1998 and was completed in mid December 2003.
Written 8 July 2018
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Do you have to pay to see this church and museum? If yes, how much?
Thanks.
Written 12 May 2017
The church and the museum are free, but inside the church, it's not allowed to take photos.
Written 12 May 2017
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