Signagi, Georgia – Bodbe Monastery – Saint Nino’s Shrine

Saint Nino

This is a popular tourist attraction and pilgrimage location because it is here that Saint Nino, 4th century evangelist of Georgians, relic’s are shrined. I didn’t wear my papakha hat here – it didn’t feel right as this is such an important religious location. I wore my Prague scarf that swallows the head and pom pom hat.

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View of Bodbe Monastery from the busy parking lot.

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Bell Tower

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Old Church

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Old Church – Just like our visit to the Ananuri Fortress, I was not allowed to take pictures of the interior of the church and had to wear a scarf around my waist. My Prague pom pom hat was okay as a cover.  Here I was able to pray at the tomb of St. Nino.

I’ve uploaded a photo from the internet to show you the church’s beautiful interior.

Photo Credit – orthphoto.net

New Church

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Newer church still under construction.

Nunnery

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Nunnery, with one of the nuns sweeping the walkway.

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Grounds

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Caucasus Mountains

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Joyful Stephanie

It was fun having Dachi always willing to take my picture. I’m so used to taking the pictures or taking selfies.

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Next stop….the town of Signagi!

S, 🇬🇪

2 Comments Add yours

  1. mama says:

    Absolutely love those stone walls and fences.They are so well constructed. So even!
    Have a question????
    Why must you wear your scarf around your waist?????
    Glad you had some prayer time in church🙏🏼🙏🏼💜
    xoxoxo

    1. It is part of the rules when entering an Orthodox church – women must not wear pants and cover their hair.

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