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August 18 · Optional · White
St Helena
(c. 248–330) Innkeeper's daughter, mother of Constantine, made empress when her son took the throne. In her seventies she journeyed to Palestine, built basilicas at Bethlehem and Olivet, and by tradition found the relic of the True Cross in Jerusalem.
When is the feast of St Helena?
The feast is celebrated on August 18 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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When is the feast of St Helena?
The feast of St Helena is celebrated on August 18 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Helena?
(c. 248–330) Innkeeper's daughter, mother of Constantine, made empress when her son took the throne. In her seventies she journeyed to Palestine, built basilicas at Bethlehem and Olivet, and by tradition found the relic of the True Cross in…
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