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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 Apostles. Their feast day is celebrated on May 21. | 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 Apostles. Their feast day is celebrated on May 21. | ||
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Revision as of 07:47, October 2, 2007
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 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 Apostles. Their feast day is celebrated on May 21.