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Abbess Nino Vachnadze

Abbess Nino Vachnadze
Abbess Nino (in the world Elene Vachnadze) was tonsured a nun at Bodbe Monastery and appointed as its superior in 1917. In 1924, the Bolsheviks closed the convnet, and the last abbess, Nino, was expelled. She subsequently lived in Tbilisi, near the Anchiskhati Church, where she remained until her repose in 1946. In 1964, according to her will, her relics were transferred to Bodbe Convent. Her grave is located by the northern entrance of the Church of Saint George at Bodbe. In 2006, the tomb was renewed and adorned with marble.
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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.

Dear pilgrims, please keep in mind that you are in an active convent, and the primary purpose of this place is the veneration of Saint Nino.