Zedazeni - the monastery of the Fathers of John of Zedazeni

Zedazeni - the monastery of the Fathers of John of Zedazeni

Mount Zedazeni is located on the Saguramo ridge in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region, in the Mtskheta municipality.

The mountain is covered with hornbeam-beech and beech forests.

On the top of the mountain there is the monastery of the Fathers of St. John of Zedazeni, founded in the VI century.

The head of the Assyrian Holy Fathers, the Venerable Father John of Zedazeni, the founder of monasticism in Georgia, is buried in the church.

Church services are held in the monastery, monastic life is underway.

From the yard of the monastery there is a beautiful view.

The monastery is open from 11:00 to 19:00.

Tbilisi National Park is located on the way to the monastery.

Tbilisi National Park and its surrounding area are rich in historical and cultural monuments. Walking in the woods allows you to explore a variety of landscapes. Tbilisi National Park is rich in fauna.