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(New page: == Saint Helena == '''Saint Helena''', also known as '''Helena of Constantinople''', '''Helen''', '''Elena''' (c. 248 AD - c. 328 AD) was the mother of the emperor [[Constantine | Constan...) |
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| − | + | '''Saint Helena''', also known as '''Helena of Constantinople''', '''Helen''', '''Elena''' (c. 248 AD - c. 328 AD) was the mother of the emperor [[Constantine | Constantine I the Great]] and is reputed as the discoverer of [[Christ]]'s cross. | |
| − | + | The [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] and [[Roman Catholicism|Roman Catholic]] churches consider her as a saint. In Orthodox Church Saint Helena and Saint Constantine the Great are honored as Equals to [[the Apostles]]. Their feast day is celebrated on May 21. | |
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Latest revision as of 21:40, July 12, 2016
Saint Helena, also known as Helena of Constantinople, Helen, Elena (c. 248 AD - c. 328 AD) was the mother of the emperor Constantine I the Great and is reputed as the discoverer of Christ's cross.
The Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches consider her as a saint. In Orthodox Church Saint Helena and Saint Constantine the Great are honored as Equals to the Apostles. Their feast day is celebrated on May 21.
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