Kviratskhoveli is one of the most characteristic Georgian church names, and it is worth taking apart literally. Kvira means Sunday in Georgian, the day named after the Resurrection of Christ, and the word itself refers to the life-giving Resurrection.
The Akhasheni Kviratskhoveli stands in the central part of the village, among the vineyards that yield the famous wine of the same name. Churches with this name are scattered across Georgia, from the Kakhetian wine villages to the hills of Kartli.
Akhasheni holds half a dozen Christian buildings, one of the richest villages of the Gurjaani district. Do not expect medieval architecture here: the value lies in a living rural parish. Dress soberly, women bring a headscarf.
๐ Facts
- A church of the Resurrection, Kviratskhoveli in Georgian
- The central part of Akhasheni village, Gurjaani Municipality
- Kvira means Sunday in Georgian
๐ Getting there
- Landmark: the central part of Akhasheni village, away from the Kakheti highway
- A route is built with the Build Route button
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