Wishing the whole world peace.

Chris Firth of Wakey.
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Wishing the whole world peace.
Wishing the whole world peace.

I am not a religious person, but I do have many beliefs and wishes that align with those who are. Above all else, as we come towards the end of another year the international news seems once more to be dominated by aggression and dispute. If only as a world we could learn to live along side one and other. My hope for the New Year is just that, we can somehow see an end to war, violence famine and all manner of hostility..

The image used here was taken inside the Gergeti Trinity Church which is located 7,000 feet up in the Caucasus Mountains. The church dates back to the 14th century.

Due to its isolated position, perched high up in the mountains above the Georgian border town of Stepantsminda, the Gergeti Trinity Church has become a national symbol. Of equal beauty to the location of the church is its lovely and colourful 14th century interior. One small corner of which can be seen here.

During Soviet times religious services at this church were banned but it remained effectively a museum piece. Since the countries independence of 1991 services have once again been reinstated. Of course Georgia is a country that appears once more to be embroiled in political upheaval, so my thoughts are particularly relevant to that nation.

I would also like to take this opportunity to specifically wish all those who have followed my Flickr stream over the past year a healthy and prosperous year ahead. Thank you once more for your interest in my postings.

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Taken on: July 1, 2024
Tags: Everybody's photos tagged with Georgia Georgia Everybody's photos tagged with Gergeti Trinity Church Gergeti Trinity Church
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