10 Magnificent Churches of Kartli
In this series of posts, I document an extraordinary trip to 10 churches in the Shida Kartli region. In this … Read More
Jeep Tour to Rkoni Monastery
In this series of posts, I document an extraordinary trip to 10 churches in the Shida Kartli region. To see … Read More
Finding the medieval “Tamar bridge” near Rkoni Monastery
In this series of posts, I document an extraordinary trip to 10 churches in the Shida Kartli region. To see … Read More
Easter chants at Kintsvisi Monastery
After singing the Paschal all-night vigil at Bana Monastery, and trapeza in the morning, I started back towards Tbilisi with … Read More
Easter All-Night Vigil, Bana Monastery
Easter is here! I had the fortune to celebrate the feast with the small brotherhood of monks at the Bana … Read More
Kriste aghdga (Christ is Risen) – Georgian Easter chants
Kriste aghdga (Christ is Risen) is an important Easter hymn in the Georgian Orthodox tradition.It is sung when the … Read More
Singing for the Saints at Betania Monastery
Sometimes in Georgia, it’s hard to get any work done. The culture demands a more nuanced, flexible approach to life … Read More
Chant in Anchiskhati basilica, Tbilisi
Yesterday, I had the fortune to sing liturgical chants with the Anchishati Choir, in the Anchiskhati Church in Tbilisi. … Read More
Kashweti Church – Great Lent begins
Today is Forgiveness Sunday at the Kashweti Church of St. George, a major church in downtown Tbilisi that … Read More
The stone-carvings at Nikortsminda cathedral
The monastery church of Nikortsminda is one of the most unique churches in the Caucasus region.For starters, it is built … Read More
Gergeti Sameba Monastery
The monastery of Gergeti Sameba in the Kazbegi highlands is one of the most iconic places one can visit in … Read More