The parish of John the Baptist stands in Akhalsopeli. The name of the village translates literally: akhali means new and sopeli village. Such names in Georgia usually mark a settlement that split off from an older neighbour.
In Georgian the name of the saint is Ioane Natlismtsemeli: the epithet natlismtsemeli literally means the one who gives baptism. The village lies north-east of Gurjaani, along the road towards the foothills; two more church sites stand in its surroundings, including a church of Saint George with the qualifier Tavtsminda, which reads as the chief saint.
A village church may keep no fixed schedule; service times are learned on site. Dress with shoulders and knees covered, a headscarf for women, and speak quietly on the grounds.
⛪ On site
- A parish church of John the Baptist, Natlismtsemeli in Georgian
- Akhalsopeli north-east of Gurjaani, by the road towards the foothills
- Akhalsopeli translates as new village, the name of a settlement that split off
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark - the village of Akhalsopeli north-east of Gurjaani, by the foothill road
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