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Constantine the Great

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He was succeeded by his three sons, Constantine II, Constantius II and Constans, who secured their hold on the empire with the murder of a number of relatives and supporters of Constantine. The last member of his dynasty was his grandson, [[Julian the Apostate]], who attempted to restore paganism.
==Hymns==
[[Troparion]] (Tone 8)
:Having seen the figure of the Cross in the heavens,
:And like Paul not having received his call from men, O Lord,
:Your apostle among rulers, the Emperor Constantine,
:Has been set by Your hand as ruler over the Imperial City
:That he preserved in peace for many years,
:Through the prayers of the Theotokos, O only lover of mankind.
 
[[Kontakion]] (Tone 3)
:Today Constantine and his mother Helen
:Reveal the precious Cross,
:The weapon of the faithful against their enemies.
:For our sakes, it has been shown to be a great sign, and fearsome in battle.
==Sources==