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Saints Constantine and Helena

Saints Constantine and Helena Saints Constantine and Helena are revered in the Eastern Orthodox Church as Christian saints and are celebrated on May 21st. Constantine the Great was the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity and played a significant role in the legalization and promotion of Christianity in the Roman Empire. He is known for issuing the Edict of Milan in 313, which granted religious tolerance to Christians. Helena, the mother of Constantine, is also venerated as a saint for her piety and devotion to Christianity. She is credited with discovering the True Cross on which Jesus was crucified during a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Helena is also known for her charitable works and support of the early Christian community. In Orthodox iconography, Saints Constantine and Helena are often depicted together, with Constantine holding a cross and Helena holding the True Cross. They are portrayed with halos and regal attire, symbolizing their status as royalty and saints of the Church. Devotion to Saints Constantine and Helena is widespread in the Orthodox Church, and their feast day is a time for believers to reflect on their contributions to the spread of Christianity and to seek their intercession for protection and guidance. Their icons are often displayed in churches and homes as a reminder of their example of faith and devotion to Christ.