Monk Amirani, another monk at the Katskhi monastery, believes that such rules are important to preserve the history and culture of Georgia. "When I climbed to the top of the pillar for the first time in 1992, I realised it is a special place and very important for Christianity," he said. "It is important that the rules of this pillar are preserved. It is a spot to pray and for troubled men to find peace of mind and solitude."
