{"product_id":"saint-george-the-great-martyr-40-x-27-cm-copy","title":"Saints Constantine and Helen - 40 x 33 cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis high-quality Orthodox icon depicts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaints Constantine and Helen, Equal-to-the-Apostles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, two of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity. Created according to the traditional principles of Byzantine iconography, this icon reflects their enduring legacy, deep faith, and devotion to the Holy Cross. Its carefully rendered details and harmonious composition make it suitable for personal prayer, home devotion, prayer corners, and churches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaints Constantine and Helen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Constantine the Great\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (c. 272–337) was the first Roman emperor to embrace Christianity and played a decisive role in the history of the Church. Following his victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, traditionally associated with the vision of the Cross and the words \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"In this sign, conquer,\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e he issued the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdict of Milan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 313, granting religious freedom to Christians throughout the Roman Empire. He also convened the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Ecumenical Council of Nicaea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in 325, which defended the Orthodox faith against the Arian heresy and affirmed the divinity of Jesus Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Helen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the mother of Emperor Constantine, is especially honored for her deep piety and her pilgrimage to the Holy Land. According to Orthodox tradition, she discovered the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrue Cross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on which Jesus Christ was crucified and promoted the construction of churches at many of Christianity's holiest sites, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, Saints Constantine and Helen are revered as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEqual-to-the-Apostles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because of their extraordinary contribution to the spread and protection of the Christian faith. They are remembered as examples of courage, wisdom, generosity, and steadfast devotion to Christ. Through their prayers, the faithful seek strength in defending the faith, guidance in leadership, unity within families, and God's blessing upon their lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Orthodox Church commemorates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaints Constantine and Helen annually on 21 May\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 33 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sofrino Industries SRL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57051530723706,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3837\/7338\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-07-08at12.18.07.jpg?v=1783509504","url":"https:\/\/orthodox-heritage.co.uk\/ro\/products\/saint-george-the-great-martyr-40-x-27-cm-copy","provider":"Orthodox Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}