Abstract
The paper discusses the correlation of the traditional mode of life and religious beliefs and analyses the social interactions in connection to the sacred sites and holy objects. The case of “Shaliani” displaying the evidence of inportance of traditional value systems. “Shaliani“ is an icon of Kala St Kvirike Monastery, in Svaneti Georgia. The icon is considered to have a power, which is admired till nowadays. The belief is symbolically focused on the “Shaliani” icon and it is the driving force of the social life. This power is constructed through the narratives spread among the local population. The historical and ethnographic sources and data are displaying interesting facts and legends bound together and legitimasing the perceptions regarding “Shaliani”
Highlights
The paper discusses the correlation of the traditional mode of life and religious beliefs and analyses the social interactions in connection to the sacred sites and holy objects
Kvirike Monastery (Lagurka/Lagvirka) in Kala community, in upper Bali Svaneti (Mestia municipality), on the left riverbank of Enguri, is located high in the mountains. This mountain is believed to be sacred and is well preserved since it is the property of the church
Local religious fugures were involved in the worhip ceremonies at the monastery but those from other regions of Georgia and even the representatives of royal dinasty
Summary
The paper discusses the correlation of the traditional mode of life and religious beliefs and analyses the social interactions in connection to the sacred sites and holy objects. Kala St. Kvirike Monastery is one of the most important religious centers of the mountainious region of Georgia – Svaneti.
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