The church is dedicated to the Holy Archangels and bears the name Cheliaghele. What stands behind that word is not explained: in Racha such prefixes usually belong to a tract or a part of a slope rather than to the hamlet itself.
The place lies two kilometres from Nikortsminda, a village known across Racha for its cathedral. The neighbours are near: the St. Nino monastery at Agara stands about a kilometre away, the nameless church of the same village a little over a kilometre, the Chelishi monastery four kilometres.
The road from Nikortsminda is short, though the last few hundred metres run along the slope. The church is a village one and services are not held every day. Dress modestly, keep quiet inside; shrines are many around and a visit is easily combined into one trip, all of them within four kilometres.
๐ Nearby
- A church of the Holy Archangels bearing the name Cheliaghele
- Two kilometres from Nikortsminda, known for its cathedral
- The St. Nino monastery at Agara stands about a kilometre away
๐ Getting there
- Landmark: Nikortsminda village, Ambrolauri municipality; about eight kilometres to Ambrolauri
- The Build Route button will show the exact way
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