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Located in the Kıyık district of Edirne, the Constantine and Helena Bulgarian Orthodox Church is an important symbol of the city's multicultural past.

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The Constantine and Helena Bulgarian Orthodox Church, located in the Kıyık district of Edirne, was built in 1869. The construction of the church is closely linked to the rising nationalism in the Balkans during the Ottoman Empire, especially in the 19th century, and the efforts of Orthodox communities to establish their own churches. Edirne was home to a significant Bulgarian population at that time, and this church was built to meet the worship needs of the Bulgarian Orthodox community in the city. The architecture of the church reflects the characteristics of Ottoman and Balkan church architecture of the period. In such churches, typically built with a basilica plan, three naves, and wooden ceilings, interior decorations and icons are of great importance. The Constantine and Helena Church continued this tradition. The church is named after Emperor Constantine and his mother Helena, who hold an important place in Christian history. These saints played a key role in the spread and acceptance of Christianity in the Roman Empire. The church has undergone various restorations over time. Especially the Balkan Wars in the early 20th century and the subsequent political turmoil led to a decrease in the Bulgarian population in Edirne...

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