The church carries the name of St. George, patron of Georgia and the most frequent dedication of village churches in the country. His day, Giorgoba, is kept twice a year, and the November date is the more visible in villages.
Ratevani lies north-west of Bolnisi among dry hills. The white walls and a low bell tower are visible from the approach to the village. Ratevani has two shrines: besides this one, a church of the Mother of God stands higher up the street, so both can be walked in one short outing.
This is a parish church, opened for services. On ordinary days the village is quiet and getting inside does not always work out, though the yard stays accessible. Dress soberly, women bring a headscarf, and voices are kept low in the yard.
π Of interest
- A village church in the name of St. George, patron of Georgia
- Ratevani village in the hills north-west of Bolnisi
- Another church of the village, of the Mother of God, stands higher up the same street
π Getting there
- Landmark: Ratevani village, Bolnisi Municipality; a few kilometres by country road from Bolnisi
- For navigation tap Build Route
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