Bodbe Convent

Bodbe Monastery in Georgia was built to commemorate the conversion of the whole country to Christianity led by King Mirian III of the IBeria dynasty of Saint Nino. Inside the church there are exquisite frescoes and the tomb of San Nino, but photos are not allowed inside.

As the most important monastery of the Orthodox Church in Georgia, the cemetery of San Nino is in the monastery. And San Nino was the first person to spread the Orthodox Church to Georgia, so this monastery is very meaningful!

The Convent of Saint Nino in Bodby was built by King Kakheti to guide the nuns of Georgia to convert to Christianity, Saint Nino. She died in the Dbobe region in 340 AD, where many kings of the Kakheti Kingdom were also crowned. It is an important place of pilgrimage in Georgia. 

Entering this monastery that has already attracted many tourists, this is a very beautiful monastery that has been repaired and cared for. The towering trees in the courtyard seem to imply the long history of this monastery, and the lawn is lush and blooming. This is a monastery built to commemorate Saint Nino, who made Christianity in Georgia, and it is said that her tomb is also in this monastery. The monastery was built in the 9th century and undergone a large-scale transformation in the 17th century. It is one of the main pilgrimage sites in Georgia. There is an old chapel in the monastery, which is said to be an Orthodox church. The incense is strong inside. In addition to the pictures of the Father, Mother, and Child, there are also a large number of murals about Saint Nino. Next to the chapel is a tall bell tower, and the surrounding ancient trees are magnificent. There is also a tall new church in the courtyard, which is currently under maintenance and not open. There are also large green lawns in this monastery. These lawns are built on the slope of the hill and the foreground is very open. There is also a cemetery under the hillside of the monastery. There are many tombstones. I don't know which one belongs to the famous San Nino. We should be the simplest one with a cross. Standing at the monastery, you can see the plain below the mountain, because the clouds and fog have not completely dispersed, so the visibility is still relatively limited. However, such a beautiful and huge monastery is rare. Because it is a convent, all you see here are real nuns.

The monastery is 2 kilometers away from the ancient city. The walking lane is narrow and unsafe. After walking for a while, I decided to go back and drive there. The old courtyard is very flavorful, the interior is simple and elegant; the new courtyard is gorgeous but lacks solemnity. Seeing a nun working in the garden, cleaning. The surrounding environment is beautiful.