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Constantine the Great is not considered a saint in the Roman Catholic Church but is in the Orthodox Church. He was the Roman emperor that legalized Christianity and built numerous churches and shrines, especially in the Holy Land, along with his mother St. Helena. There are, however, several other saints named Constantine that can be viewed at this link.
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Why is Constantine not a saint?
Constantine the Great is not considered as a saint in the Catholic religion. While he did make a death bed conversion to Christianity his life up to that point was anything but a saintly one. He is considered a saint in the Orthodox tradition. There are a few other Catholic saints named Constantine, however.
Why is Constantine a saint?
Constantine the Great is not considered a saint in the Roman Catholic Church but is in the Orthodox Church. He was the Roman emperor that legalized Christianity and built numerous churches and shrines, especially in the Holy Land, along with his mother St. Helena.
Is Constantine the Great a saint?
In the Orthodox Church he is. Not in the Catholic Church, though his mother, Helena, is.
What was Saint Helena name before?
St. Helena, the mother of Constantine the Great, was named Flavia Julia Helena Augusta.
What is a Roman landmark of Constantine?
The answer is the Arch of Constantine in Rome.
When was Saint Constantine proclaimed as saint?
Constantine is only considered a saint in the Orthodox Church and was not canonized or declared a saint in the Catholic Church.
When was Saint Constantine the Great considered a saint?
Constantine is not considered a saint in the Catholic Church, only in the Orthodox Church.
When is Saint Constantine's feast day?
Constantine is not recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church so has no feast day. He is recognized as a saint in the Orthodox Church, however.
Why is Constantine not a saint?
Constantine the Great is not considered as a saint in the Catholic religion. While he did make a death bed conversion to Christianity his life up to that point was anything but a saintly one. He is considered a saint in the Orthodox tradition. There are a few other Catholic saints named Constantine, however.
When is Saint Constantine celebrated?
If you are referring to Constantine the Great, he is considered a saint only in the Orthodox Church, not in the Western Church. There are several other saints named Constantine so you need to be more specific,
What is la Saint-Sylvestre?
Saint Sylvester- pope in the reign of Emperor Constantine I.
Was Constantine the only emperor who became a saint?
He was the only Roman emperor who became a saint.
What are some statements by Constantine?
Constantine was a Roman emperor. He was the first Christian emperor and he is represented as a saint by the Eastern Orthodox Christians.
Which of the Roman styles did Constantine base Saint Peter's in Rome?
BASILICA
Who is Saint Elena?
Saint Helena (Elena) was the empress who found the cross of Jesus Christ. She was the mother of Constantine the Great.
What was the round church built as a tomb for Constantine's daughter called?
Saint Agnes
Why is Constantine a saint?
Constantine the Great is not considered a saint in the Roman Catholic Church but is in the Orthodox Church. He was the Roman emperor that legalized Christianity and built numerous churches and shrines, especially in the Holy Land, along with his mother St. Helena.
