The Jirkiani sakdari stands in the Telavi Municipality area, away from inhabited villages. In eastern Georgia the word sakdari denotes a village church, and it often attaches to a building together with a local name.
The nearest marked site, the Saint Nino church in Kisiskhevi, is about a kilometre and a half away. The area lies between Telavi and the Alazani plain, among vineyards. Alaverdi monastery and the old capital of Kakheti are not far away.
Modest clothing is expected, with shoulders and knees covered. The site remains part of the everyday life of the area, and that deserves respect.
Tips
- Drop by on a weekday, when there are fewer people.
- Keep your phone charged, as reception comes and goes.
- There is no need to touch candles or icons.
Getting there
- Plan the visit together with nearby stops, as there is no dedicated transport here.
- Leave the car at the nearest street and continue on foot.
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