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Medieval wall painting of St Helena and St Eligius
1410/1470
Churches Conservation Trust
London, United Kingdom
The South wall depicts the figures of St Helena (c.250 - 330) and St Eligius (588 - 660). St Helena was the mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine (c. 272-337). St Eligius is the patron saint of blacksmiths. They are likely depicted together, despite living centuries apart, because they both promoted the spread of Christianity.
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- Title: Medieval wall painting of St Helena and St Eligius
- Date Created: 1410/1470
- Location: St Lawrence, Broughton, Buckinghamshire
- Location Created: Broughton
- Type: Wall Painting
- External Link: St Lawrence, Broughton, Buckinghamshire
- Medium: Painting
- Photograph commissioned by: The Churches Conservation Trust
- Excavation: 1849
- Commissioned by: The Churches Conservation Trust
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