LordBest's Gallery of Roman Emperors and Empresses.

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Helena

Helena was the first wife of Constantius I and mother of Constantine I. Although abandoned by her husband, Helena was brought to the Imperial court by her son and was given many titles. She exercised immense political influence over the government of the empire, and was instrumental in the continued growth of Christianity. Helena is a saint in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.