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The Cult of Saints in Late Antiquity


from its origins to circa AD 700, across the entire Christian world


Name

Helena, virgin of Auxerre, 5th c.

Saint ID

S02396

Reported Death Not Before

410

Reported Death Not After

450

Gender
Female
Type of Saint
Virgins
Related Evidence Records
IDTitle
E05672The Latin Life of *Amator (bishop of Auxerre, ob. c. 418, S01980) depicts Amator's life, celibate marriage, and miracles, and his interactions with his successor, *Germanus (bishop of Auxerre, ob. c. 448, S00455). It describes how Amator visited and consecrated the shrine of *Symphorianus (martyr of Autun, S00322) at Autun (central Gaul), and also refers to the shrine of *Andochius and Thyrsus (martyrs of Autun, S02094). Written at Auxerre (central Gaul) in the late 6th or very early 7th century. Overview entry.