The house of St Demetrius of Thessaloniki stands at Kodmani near Mtskheta, and it is mentioned as the church of St Demetrius as well. St Demetrius is venerated as a defender and a soldier, and the dedication is an uncommon one in Georgia.
The Kodmani district has gathered several houses at once: the Marian basilica about six hundred metres away, the monastery of David the Builder seven hundred, St George a little further. The road from here climbs to Shiomghvime, and Mtskheta lies below.
The rules here are monastic: covered shoulders and knees, a headscarf for women, quiet, photography by permission. If you walk up from Mtskheta, allow time for the climb and take water, as the road up is open to the sun.
📜 Facts
- Mentioned as the church of St Demetrius as well
- Kodmani near Mtskheta, on the road to Shiomghvime
- About six hundred metres to the Marian basilica
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark: Kodmani near Mtskheta; about six hundred metres to the Marian basilica
- A route is built with the Build Route button
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