It seems the sepulchre was only a very short distance from the place where Jesus was crucified, both requiring the destruction of important pagan temples so that a magnificent church could be built. The location is now marked by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It may seem surprising that Joseph of Arimathea, a rich and influential man, would choose to have his own intended burial place so close to where criminals were regularly executed, but Helena claimed to be convinced that these were indeed the locations of the crucifixion and burial of Jesus.
Saint Helena is a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean and is a British Overseas Territory. It is known for being the place of Napoleon Bonaparte's exile and death. The island has a unique ecosystem with many endemic species of flora and fauna.
Saint Helena's full name is Helena Augusta, also known as Saint Helena of Constantinople. She was the mother of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great and is known for her influence in the Christianization of the Roman Empire.
The symbol for Saint Helena is the iconic outline of Napoleon's tomb, which is located on the island. This symbol represents Saint Helena's historical significance as the place where Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled and eventually died.
Saint Anne is known as the mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus in Christian tradition. She is a patron saint of mothers, grandmothers, women in labor, and miners.
No, Saint Helen and Saint Eileen are considered separate saints in the Christian tradition. Saint Helen is known as the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great and is celebrated for her pilgrimage to the Holy Land, while Saint Eileen is a lesser-known saint with a background tied to Irish and Scottish folklore.
Saint Elizabeth of Hungary was canonized by Pope Gregory IX in 1235, just a few years after her death in 1231.
The Saint Helena Plover is the national bird of Saint Helena.
Saint Helena's husband was Emperor Constantius Chlorus.
Saint Helena earwig was created in 1798.
Cathedral of Saint Helena was created in 1914.
Flag of Saint Helena was created in 1874.
Saint Helena Crake was created in 1973.
My Saint Helena Island was created in 1975.
Saint Helena Dove was created in 1975.
The Castle - Saint Helena - was created in 1710.
Museum of Saint Helena was created in 2002.
Saint Helena Cuckoo was created in 1975.
Saint Helena Plover was created in 1873.