The church of Saint Nicholas stands in Lalisquri. Saint Nicholas, Nikoloz in Georgian, is venerated as the patron of travellers and seafarers, and his churches were often built along roads.
Lalisquri lies on exactly such a route: west of Telavi, on the road towards Ikalto and on to Akhmeta. Ikalto is known for its ancient academy and monastery, one of the oldest centres of learning in Kakheti, so the church makes a convenient stop between the town and that place. Another church of Saint Nicholas in the area stands to the south, in Bodbiskhevi.
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.
⛪ For pilgrims
- A parish church of Saint Nicholas, patron of travellers
- Lalisquri west of Telavi, on the road to Ikalto and Akhmeta
- Nearby is Ikalto with its ancient academy and monastery
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark - the village of Lalisquri west of Telavi, on the road to Ikalto and Akhmeta
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