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Equal to the Apostles The holy and right-believing Empress Saint '''Helen''' (also ''Helena'' and ''Elena'') , Equal to the Apostles (AD c.248 - – c.329) , was the mother of Emperor Saint [[Constantine the Great]]. She was probably born in Drepanum (afterwards re-named Helenopolis) on the Gulf of Her [[Nicomediafeast day]] and allegedly the daughter of an innkeeper. Later legend, mentioned by Geoffrey of Monmouth, claimed that she was a daughter of Briton King Coel, who married her off to Constantius Chlorus I to avoid more war between the Britons and is on [[RomeMay 21]]. Monmouth further states that she was brought up in the manner of a queen, as she had no brothers to inherit the throne of Britaintogether with her son.

Constantius Chlorus divorced her ==Life==She was probably born in Drepanum (afterwards re-named ''circaHelenopolis'' 292) to marry on the Gulf of [[Nicomedia]] and allegedly the step-daughter of Maximianan innkeeper. Later legend, mentioned by Geoffrey of Monmouth, Theodora. Helen's sonclaimed that she was a daughter of Briton King Coel, who married her off to Constantius Chlorus I to avoid more war between the Britons and [[Constantine the Great|ConstantineRome]], later became emperor . Monmouth further states that she was brought up in the manner of the Roman Empirea queen, and following his elevation as she became a presence at had no brothers to inherit the imperial courtthrone of Britain.

Constantius Chlorus divorced her (''circa'' 292) to marry the step-daughter of Maximian, Theodora. Helen's son Constantine later became emperor of the Roman Empire, and following his elevation she became a presence at the imperial court. She is also considered by the Church to be a [[saint]], and she is famed for her piety. [[Eusebius of Caesarea]] records the details of her [[pilgrimage]] to Palestine and other eastern provinces. She is traditionally credited with the finding of [[relics]] of the [[cross]] of [[Jesus Christ|Christ]] (see [[True Cross]] for the story), and with finding the remains of the [[Three Wise Men]], which currently reside in the Shrine of the Three Kings at Cologne Cathedral. Her feast day is on [[May 21]], together with her son. == See also ==*[[True Cross]]

 == External links ==*[http://www.goarch.org/en/chapel/saints.asp?contentid=62&lang=EN SsConstantine & Helen, Equal-to-the Apostles] ([[GOARCH]])*[http://ocafs. oca.org/FeastSaintsViewer.asp?SID=4&ID=1&FSID=101453 Equal of the Apostles Helen, the Mother of the Emperor Constantine and Helen at goarch] ([[OCA]])*[http://www.westsrbdio.org/prolog/my.html?month=May&day=21 Saint Constantine and Empress Helena](''[[Prologue of Ohrid]]'')*[http://www.roman-emperors.org/helena.htm Helena Augusta (248/249-328/329 A more detailed bio of Helen based on historical sources.D.)]

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