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St. Gabriel's Church

The construction of the church named after the Holy Father Gabriel began at Bodbe Monastery in 2023 and is currently in progress.

Who was Father Gabriel?

Saint Father Gabriel, in the world Goderdzi Urgebadze, was a Georgian archimandrite and confessor-fool-for-Christ, canonized by the church in 1995. In his youth, he built a church in his own yard and became a monk during the communist regime, which was rare for that time. In 1965, he burned a portrait…
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Monastery Etiquette

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Please maintain silence and speak quietly within the monastery grounds to preserve the peaceful atmosphere for prayer.

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Photography and video recording are not permitted inside the churches and sacred areas.

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We kindly ask that you dress modestly. Head coverings are recommended for women when entering sacred spaces.

May your visit bring you peace and spiritual enrichment.