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Tag: Who was Helena of Constantinople?
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Helena of Constantinople
St Helena (246/50-327/30) was a native of Drepana, an ancient Greco-Roman town in Bithynia, Asia Minor. She was the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great (306-337) which gave her significant influence and power. St Helena converted to Christianity and embarked on many charitable activities including, helping the poor and building many churches. She…