Tag: The Holy Martyr Constantine
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04 Works, Today, June 2nd is The Holy Martyr Constantine’s day, his story in Paintings #153
The Holy Martyr Constantine was born upon the island of Mytilene, the capital city and port of the island of Lesbos, into a Muslim family. At the age of 15 he fell ill with smallpox, from which he completely lost his eyesight and awaited death. A certain Christian took him to church and washed him…