A holy place dedicated to Saint George whose status is described in different ways: it is referred to both as a parish church and as the Darkha monastic house. The difference matters, since a house implies a community and a rule while a parish church does not, so we name both variants and assert neither.
The village of Darka lies in eastern Imereti, closer to Sachkhere, in a hilly belt above the valley. One thing is worth saying separately: this is not Darkveti, a neighbouring village with a similar name that also has a church of Saint George. The villages are different and the names so alike that a navigator mistake comes easily. The century of building is not established.
What you will find on site, a parish or a monastic order of the day, is best asked about in the village itself. Either way the usual rules apply: covering clothing, a headscarf for women, quiet.
📌 In brief
- A holy place of Saint George, referred to both as a church and as a monastic house
- Eastern Imereti, hills above the valley closer to Sachkhere
- Not to be confused with Darkveti: a different village with its own Saint George church
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark - the village of Darka in eastern Imereti, off the road towards Sachkhere
- A route is built with the Build Route button
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