St. Helena, A Woman Of Substance
St. Helena; a woman of substance
St. Helena was the mother of the Emperor Constantine. At a time when women were not allowed to hold office under Roman Law let alone be considered a voice to be listened to, St . Helena had a great degree of influence over not only her son but the spreading of the new found religious belief-system, Christianity.
Helena was of humble descent, born in the Roman province of Moesia, but some believe that she was a British Princess. Though there is no historical evidence to prove this, it is a fact that Constantanius, Helena's Royal husband spent some time in Britain putting down a rebellion among the Scots and died in York.(Catholic Encyclopedia) Going back to historical evidence about Helena's humble beginnings, according to St. Ambrose she was an inn-keeper when Constantine's father, Constantius Chlorus made her his consort. This relationship did not last long as he took a new wife and cast Helena off into the shade. But her son Constantine always......
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