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Eusebius: Ecclesiastical History, Books I–X
NPNF historical edition · Translated text
Book II — Chapter XII — Helen, the Queen of the Osrhœnians.
Chapter XII.—Helen, the Queen of the Osrhœnians.
“And at this time Edition note 2 it came to pass that the great famine Edition note 3 took place in Judea, in which the queen Helen, Edition note 4 having purchased grain from Egypt with large sums, distributed it to the needy.”
2. You will find this statement also in agreement with the Acts of the Apostles, where it is said that the disciples at Antioch, “each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren that dwelt in Judea; which also they did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Paul.” Edition note 5
3. But splendid monuments Edition note 6 of this Helen, of whom the historian has made mention, are still shown in the suburbs of the city which is now called Ælia. Edition note 7 But she is said to have been queen of the Adiabeni. Edition note 8
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