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The actual extensive development of the resort started in 1957, with the construction of “Roza” hotel and “Chernomorets” restaurant. Dozens of new hotels and restaurants were built as a result of the large-scale development in the following years. The resort’s name was “Druzhba” (Friendship) until 1992, and the monastery ensemble was declared a museum, with divine services only during the tourist season.
In 1992 the resort was renamed “Saints Constantine and Helena” – a name, worthy of such a place. In 1999, after 50 years of oblivion, the status of a monastic cloister was restored and the re-establishment of the monastery began. In the same year archimandrite Serafim Genovski, born in Veliko Tarnovo, came to the monastery as an abbot. Despite the difficulties and the scarce funding, father Serafim managed to build several cells, a new canteen and a kitchen, erected a new dome of the church, and created a beautiful monastery yard. He did so with his hands and with the help of several people – selfless volunteers.
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Region: Varnenska
Town: Varna
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