Helen
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Helen; HÉLÈNE
identifier: http://syriaca.org/person/1265
identifier: 188
In hagiography: Helen, the mother of Constantine the Great, is honored in the Syriac church in the hymn to the holy women. Her role in the discovery of the true cross was described in the Syriac narratives. Her feast day is with her son, Constantine.
In the West, Helena is celebrated on the 18 of August.
birth: 250
death: 330
female
state: Saint
Saints Syriaques HÉLÈNE 188
Vies des Saints VIII 322-25
Dict. d'archéologie chrétienne et de liturgie VI col. 2126-45
J .M. Fiey Le Museon 59-64
E. Croce BS IV 988-95
J .W. Drijvers Helena Augusta, waarheid en legende
M. van Esbroeck Helene à Edesse et la croix G.J. Reinink and A. C. Klugkist After Bardaisan: Studies in Honour of Professor Han J. W. Drijvers 107-15