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Empress Helena, Saint
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Empress Helena, Saint
HELENA Roman empress, saint (circa 250 - circa 330) wife of Constantius I Chlorus mother of Constantine the Great supposed by some to have discovered Jesus cross
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In this evocative image, Empress Helena, a revered saint in Christian tradition, is depicted in regal attire, her noble countenance radiating wisdom and grace. Born around 250 AD in the Roman Empire, Helena was the mother of Constantine the Great and the wife of Emperor Constantius I Chlorus. Her life is shrouded in myth and legend, but her most enduring claim to fame is her role in the discovery of the True Cross of Christ. According to popular legend, during a pilgrimage to Jerusalem in the late 320s, Helena is said to have discovered the cross on which Jesus was crucified. The story goes that she had a vision in which she was led to the site of the crucifixion, where she unearthed the cross with the help of a local shepherd. The discovery of the cross is believed to have marked the beginning of the Christian era in the Roman Empire, and Helena's devotion to the faith is celebrated in art and literature. In this print, Helena is shown wearing the traditional robes of a Roman empress, adorned with a diadem and a cloak draped over her shoulders. Her hands are folded in prayer, a symbol of her deep faith and piety. The cross, a central motif in the image, is held aloft by an angel, emphasizing its significance as a sacred relic. The intricate details of the print, from the delicate folds of Helena's robes to the ornate patterns on the cross, bring the story of this remarkable woman to life, transporting us back to a time when faith and power intertwined in the ancient world.
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