The church of the Virgin with the qualifier Onanauri stands in Leliani. The additional word most likely points to a locality or a quarter within the village: such qualifiers are common in Kakheti and serve to distinguish churches of the same dedication.
Leliani lies east of Gurjaani, along the road towards Lagodekhi, in the eastern part of the Alazani valley. In the north of the same village stands another church, that of John the Baptist, about two and a half kilometres from here; in Georgian his name is Natlismtsemeli, literally the one who gives baptism. Further east the road leads on to the Lagodekhi reserve and the Azerbaijani border.
The churchyard is freely open; inside is entered for a service. Dress with shoulders and knees covered, a headscarf for women, and speak quietly on the grounds.
📜 Facts
- A parish church of the Virgin with the qualifier Onanauri
- Leliani east of Gurjaani, on the road towards Lagodekhi
- The same village holds a church of John the Baptist to the north
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark - the village of Leliani east of Gurjaani, along the road towards Lagodekhi
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