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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. | '''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 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 the Apostles. Their feast day is celebrated on May 21. |
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Revision as of 01:25, October 31, 2008
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.