The church is dedicated to St. Kvirike, and the village carries his name: Kviriketsminda translates as Saint Kvirike. Such names in Georgia usually mean that the church here is older than the hamlet, which grew up around it.
Kviriketsminda lies four and a half kilometres from Ambrolauri and seven from Nikortsminda. The church of Tskadisi stands about three kilometres away, the town church of Ambrolauri four and a half, the shrine of Dzeli Cheshmaritebisa at Shua Skhvava four and a half.
The road from Ambrolauri is short and passable all year. The parish is a village one, services are not held every day, yet the church can be seen from outside. Dress modestly, keep quiet inside, leave offerings untouched. Nikortsminda with its cathedral is close, and the trips combine well: the village is about seven kilometres away.
📍 In brief
- A church of St. Kvirike, the village named after him
- Kviriketsminda four and a half kilometres from Ambrolauri
- The church of Tskadisi stands about three kilometres away
🚗 Getting there
- Landmark: Kviriketsminda village, Ambrolauri municipality; about four and a half kilometres to Ambrolauri
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