Constantine and Helen monastery, Kostiantynivka
The monastery, which stores great relics miraculously survived to the present day, and is now a center of pilgrimage. Having overcome all the hardships of the Soviet years, it remains a spiritual treasury. And now the ancient walls of the monastery Constantine and Helen give peace and bliss of those who come here with a prayer. Having been here once, you will not be able to forget this place.
The history of the monastery: how the dome demolished by a tractor
The history of the monastery began with the church, which is still in effect today. His erected 10 years, importation of stones for the construction of Kherson. Despite the age of its centennial, it is perfectly preserved to this day. Only the bell tower, which is decorated with a huge bell and a large cross, secured with chains, damaged during the occupation of the Nazis. Still, deciding to make the club here, the Germans began to pluck her from the church crowns the dome. It was given with difficulty: torn chain broke the tractor and the shrine has long remained unconquered.
Now the temple is reviving. Undergoing restoration, built housing with a warm church. Again working monastery - in the 90s, it was decided to establish a parish men.
Miracle-working icons of the monastery in Konstantinovka
But most importantly - a monastery relics, the miraculous icon. Many pilgrims overcome the way to see the healing icon and the relics of St. Great Martyr and Healer Panteleimon. And pray to the ancient icon of Nativity of the Virgin, written by old Italian masters.
Most guests at the monastery walls on the feast day of Apostolic Emperor Constantine and his mother Queen Helena, which takes place in June. During a visit to the monastery, you can communicate with the clergy to pray and book Prayers for the health or repose.
Getting there
Every Sunday at 7:30 conducted pilgrimages to the monastery from the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in Nikolaev. Pre-registration is required. If you eat your car, then you need to Nikolaev drive about 30 km. You can take a bus. Konstantinovka also has a railway station.
Nearby attractions
If you are interested in spiritual shrines, you can visit the nearby towns - Peresadovke and Resurrection, enjoy the local temples.
