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1 giorno fa · Constantine's mother was Helena, a Greek woman of low social standing from Helenopolis of Bithynia. It is uncertain whether she was legally married to Constantius or merely his concubine. His main language was Latin, and during his public speeches he needed Greek translators.
- 25 July 306 – 22 May 337
- Helena
1 giorno fa · His mother was Saint Helen, a Christian of humble birth. At this time the immense Roman Empire was divided into Western and Eastern halves, governed by two independent emperors and their corulers called “Caesars.”. Constantius Chlorus was Caesar in the Western Roman Empire. Saint Constantine was born in 274, possibly at Nish in Serbia.
4 giorni fa · Constantine made his mother, Helena (Constantius’s wife or concubine), empress when his army proclaimed him emperor in 306 CE. Constantine himself had two wives: Minerva (or Minervina), who bore Constantine his firstborn child, Crispus ; and Fausta, the daughter of the previous Western emperor who bore him three sons.
- Constantine reigned during the 4th century CE and is known for attempting to Christianize the Roman Empire. He made the persecution of Christians i...
- Some have argued that Constantine’s conversion to Christianity was politically motivated. At least openly, Constantine ascribed much of his politic...
- In 305 Constantine assisted his father, the newly appointed Western emperor, with a campaign in Britain. Their army proclaimed Constantine emperor...
- Constantine funded church-building projects throughout his reign as a way to encourage Christianity’s growth. Churches were erected at, among other...
- Constantine’s father, Constantius I, was appointed to the position of augustus (emperor) by the time Constantine reached young adulthood. Constanti...
1 giorno fa · Public Domain. For many Greeks, May 21st is a festive day, as the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Constantine, the founder of Constantinople, and his mother Helen. Constantine and Helen are amongst the most popular names in the Greek world. It is hard to find a family that does not have or know someone christened with these names.
12 mag 2024 · May 12, 2024. 10min read. How Queen Helena saved the people of Jerusalem and beautified the Temple. Long live the queen who converted to Judaism. You might have heard of Queen Helena, the mother of Constantine, who had a significant influence on introducing Christianity to the Roman Empire in the 4 th century.
2 giorni fa · Today Constantine and his mother Helen reveal the cross, that most precious tree which puzzles the Jews. It is the armor of Christian authority against enemies. It has proved itself awesome in war by its many miracles. Readings for the feast. Epistle. Acts 26: 1-5 & 12-20. In those days Agrippa spoke to Paul: “You have permission to state ...
29 apr 2024 · Constantine’s reign took a downward turn when he ordered the death of his son and that of his second wife. The family tragedy pushed Helena to go on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 326.
