<p>In this episode, Dr. Timothy Dalrymple recounts the story of Helena, one of the most influential figures in establishing Christian holy sites throughout Jerusalem. He also takes listeners on an audio tour of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a site commissioned by her son Constantine the Great during his rule as Roman Emperor.</p>

In this episode, Dr. Timothy Dalrymple recounts the story of Helena, one of the most influential figures in establishing Christian holy sites throughout Jerusalem. He also takes listeners on an audio tour of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a site commissioned by her son Constantine the Great during his rule as Roman Emperor.

Episode 5: The Mother of Christian Jerusalem

In The Jerusalem Podcast, we speak with scholars, archeologists, religious leaders, and others to uncover the layers of memory, mystery and myth of Jerusalem. We explore: What is it that has drawn monarchs, madmen, and endless masses of people to Jerusalem for thousands of years? What makes this city holy to over half the world? This podcast is produced by The Philos Project in partnership with Polymath Innovations. The Philos Project is a global leadership community that promotes positive engagement in the Near East based on the ideas and values of the Hebraic tradition.

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In The Jerusalem Podcast, we speak with scholars, archeologists, religious leaders, and others to uncover the layers of memory, mystery and myth of Jerusalem. We explore: What is it that has drawn monarchs, madmen, and endless masses of people to Jerusalem for thousands of years? What makes this city holy to over half the world? This podcast is produced by The Philos Project in partnership with Polymath Innovations. The Philos Project is a global leadership community that promotes positive engagement in the Near East based on the ideas and values of the Hebraic tradition.

In The Jerusalem Podcast, we speak with scholars, archeologists, religious leaders, and others to uncover the layers of memory, mystery and myth of Jerusalem. We explore: What is it that has drawn monarchs, madmen, and endless masses of people to Jerusalem for thousands of years? What makes this city holy to over half the world?&nbsp;This podcast is produced by The&nbsp;Philos&nbsp;Project in partnership with Polymath Innovations.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Philos&nbsp;Project is a global leadership community that promotes positive engagement in the Near East based on the ideas and values of the Hebraic tradition.

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