Opiza

Opiza
Religion
AffiliationGeorgian Orthodox Church
Location
Location Turkey
Shown within Turkey
Geographic coordinates41°15′07″N 41°59′24″E / 41.251944°N 41.99°E / 41.251944; 41.99
Architecture
Completed13th century

Opiza (Georgian: ოპიზა) was a medieval Georgian monastery and cathedral church located in historical Klarjeti region, now in Artvin Province, Turkey. It is one of the oldest Georgian churches in the Tao-Klarjeti region. Opiza was reconstructed after an Arab invasion in the 8th century. It is referred to by many Georgian historical persons, such as Gregory of Khandzta, Beqa and Beshqen Opizrebi.