Royalty
Saint Elena
Saint Elena, mother of Constantine, discovered the True Cross in Jerusalem, promoting Christian pilgrimage.
Patron saint of
Archaeologists, Converts, Divorced people
- Feast
- August 18
- Era
- 4th Century
- Place
- Constantinople
At a Glance
Saint Elena
- Feast Day
- August 18
- Era
- 4th Century
- Primary Place
- Constantinople
- Vocation
- Royalty
- Patronage
- Archaeologists, Converts, Divorced people
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Overview
Saint Elena
Saint Elena, mother of Constantine, discovered the True Cross in Jerusalem, promoting Christian pilgrimage.
Feast day: August 18
Patronage
Archaeologists, Converts, Divorced people
Connected Places
- Jerusalem, Israel: Church of the Holy Sepulchre
- Rome, Italy: Basilica of Santa Croce
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Kindred Saints
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