The Legend of St Helena

On 25 July 306 AD Constantine the Great was proclaimed Roman Emperor in York. Memories of this event became entangled with the belief that Constantine was born in York, (at the Bedern), and that Constantine’s mother, Helena, was a British princess. This day school examines the historical life of Helena, (who reputedly discovered the True Cross on which Jesus died), the development of the British legends of St. Helena, and why so many churches were dedicated to St. Helena.

Tutor: Gillian Waters BA MA PGDip PGCE

Term: Spring

Day: Saturday

Start Date: 15 March 2025

Time: 10am-1pm

No. of weeks: 1

Full fee: £30

This course will be delivered via Zoom. Students joining the course will need access to a computer, laptop or tablet with a microphone (essential) and a webcam (desirable), as well as a reliable broadband connection.

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