The church in Stepantsminda is dedicated to St Ignatius the God-Bearer. Ghmertshemosili means god-bearing in Georgian: that is how the epithet is passed on in the Georgian tradition.
The town lies in the Daryal gorge at the foot of Kazbek, on the Georgian Military Road. The climb to the Gergeti church, the best known sanctuary of the area, starts from here.
The doors are opened for services; the times can be asked on the spot. Modest dress is appropriate, and it can be windy at this altitude.
⛪ On site
- A church of St Ignatius the God-Bearer
- Ghmertshemosili means god-bearing
- The climb to the Gergeti church starts here
🚗 Getting there
- Stepantsminda town, Kazbegi Municipality; about 1 km to the town centre
- A route is built with the Build Route button
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