On May 21, Orthodox Romanians commemorate the holy emperors Constantine and Helen, thanks to whom Christianity became a legal religion, blood sacrifices were forbidden, and Sunday was established as a day of rest in the Roman Empire, the period of their reign is known as the “Golden Age”. On this occasion, almost 2 million Romanians also celebrate their birthday, for this occasion we asked ChatGPT, the most famous artificial intelligence robot, to offer some examples of wishes, congratulations and “Happy birthday!” for those celebrating birthdays 🙂

Happy birthday wishes and messages from Saints Constantine and Helena, brought to you by Chat GPT

Here are some “Happy Birthday” suggestions for those celebrating the name day of Saints Constantine and Helena:

• “We congratulate Saints Konstantin and Elena on their birthday! May you have a blessed day full of light, love and harmony. May this day bring you joy and fill your souls with peace and happiness. Happy holiday!”
• “On the holiday of Saints Konstantin and Elena, I wish you to be surrounded by love and warmth. Let there be health, success and fulfillment of every day of your life. Happy birthday and happy holidays!”
• “Happy birthday to Saints Konstantin and Elena! May your holiday be full of joy and special moments with your loved ones. May you be happy, prosperous and everything you set your mind to come true. Happy holiday!”
• “On the occasion of the day of Saints Konstantin and Elena, I send you my most sincere wishes. Be surrounded by loved ones and enjoy every moment. May your life be filled with health, peace and love. Happy birthday!”
• “Congratulations to Saints Konstantin and Elena on their birthday! Let them direct your steps on the path of happiness, add strength and confidence in your dreams. May you be lucky in all your affairs and have wonderful holidays with your loved ones!”

Happy birthday messages and greetings for people named Konstantin

• “Happy birthday, dear Konstantin! I wish you a year full of achievements, inspiration and success in everything you offer. May every day bring you joy and fill you with pleasure. May your life be filled with health and happiness. Happy holiday !”
• “On the occasion of your birthday, Konstantin, I send you the warmest wishes. May you have success, luck and health in all your endeavors. May the new year of life bring you only joy and make all your dreams come true. Happy Birthday!”

Messages and wishes for those who bear the name Elena

• “Happy birthday, dear Elena! Celebrating your birthday, I wish you to be surrounded by love and happiness. May your life be full of success, health and fulfillment. May you have special moments and countless joys. Happy holidays!”
• “On the occasion of your birthday, Elena, I wish you a year full of light and love. May you have clear days, beautiful achievements and special moments with loved ones. Happy holidays and a warm New Year!”

Happy birthday greetings and messages from Chat GPT for loved ones celebrating a birthday or name day:

• “Happy birthday dear [nume]! I wish you a year full of joy, success and health. Let every day bring you a reason to smile and fill you with happiness. Have a great day and a bright future!”
• “On the occasion of your birthday, [nume], I send you my warmest wishes. Celebrate with love and joy with loved ones. May the new year of life bring you pleasure and may you always be in the center of happiness. Happy Birthday!”
• “Happy birthday your special day, [nume]! I wish you to shine in all aspects of your life. May you have success in your career, love in your relationship and happiness in your soul. Have a wonderful year full of adventures and remarkable achievements!”
• “With love and joy, I sincerely congratulate you on your birthday, [nume]! Let this day be just the beginning of a wonderful journey in which you will fulfill all your dreams. Health, luck and sincere smiles. Happy Holidays!”
• “Happy Birthday, [nume]! I send you my warmest birthday wishes. Spend an unforgettable day surrounded by dear people and beautiful moments. May the new year bring you only fulfillment and endless joy!”
• “On the occasion of your birthday, I wish you a wonderful holiday full of joy and love. [nume] to always protect you and give you health, happiness and satisfaction in life. Happy Birthday!”
• “Happy Birthday, [nume]! Celebrate in style and enjoy every moment of this special day. I wish you as a Saint [nume] may he bring you luck, success and many reasons to smile in life!”
• “On the occasion of your birthday, I send you my most sincere congratulations. May this day be the beginning of a year full of accomplishments and joy. St. [nume] may he always watch over you and bring you only blessings. Happy Birthday!”
• “Happy Birthday, [nume]! Celebrate with enthusiasm and be surrounded by loved ones. May St [nume] may he illuminate your path and fill your life with love, health and success in all that you do.”
• “With love and respect, I sincerely congratulate you on your birthday on your name day, [nume]! Have a wonderful holiday and a year full of achievements. Holy [nume] may he always protect you and bring you happiness and satisfaction in life!”

What do Orthodox Christians celebrate on the day of Saints Constantine and Helena

Every year on May 21, Orthodox believers honor Saints Constantine and Helen, thanks to whom Christianity became a legal religion, bloody sacrifices were forbidden, and Sunday was established as a day of rest in the Roman Empire, the period of their rule was known as the “Golden Age”.

Gaius Flavius ​​Valerius Aurelius Constantine (February 27, 272 – May 22, 337), known as Saint Constantine the Great, was the Roman emperor, proclaimed by his troops by Augustus on July 25, 306. Church historians Eusebius of Caesarea and Lactantius claim that before that, during the battle near Pons Milvius (Eagle Bridge), October 28, 312, against Maxentius, Constantine saw in the sky, during the day, a luminous cross, above the sun, with the inscription “through this sign you will win.” “. At night, the Savior appeared to him in a dream, asking him to put a Christian cross on the flags of his army as a protective sign in battles.

Constantine won the battle, and the proof of his belief in divine help is the surviving inscription on the Arch of Constantine in Rome, in which he admits that he won the battle by “divine inspiration.” In January 313, Emperor Constantine the Great issued the Edict of Milan, which made Christianity a “permitted religion” along with others in the empire. He also takes measures in favor of the Christian church, removes from the criminal laws punishments contrary to Christianity, improves the treatment in prisons, promotes the liberation of slaves, giving bishops and priests the right to declare them free in churches. He protects the poor, orphans and widows by law, changes marriage laws, makes divorce more difficult and punishes adultery. He also attached to the Christian church the imperial court houses (basilikos oikia), which will continue to be called basilicas.

Konstantin and Elena / Photo: basilica.ro

As early as 317, he began minting coins with Christian monograms. In 321, Emperor Constantine the Great declared Sunday, a weekly celebration of Christians, a day of rest in the empire, a day when soldiers also attended service. The emperor and his family supported the repair of churches, but also helped build bigger and more beautiful ones in Jerusalem, Rome, Antioch, Nicomedia, Tyre, etc. At the same time, Emperor Constantine the Great built a new capital, inaugurated on May 11, 330, transforming the city of Byzantium into the city of Constantinople, which would be the Christian capital of the Roman Empire for a thousand years. Here he built numerous religious buildings, including the Church of the Holy Apostles. Out of a desire to help the Church, he convened the First Ecumenical Synod against the heresy of Arius in Nicaea in 325. Under the influence of St. Athanasius the Great, the Synod proclaimed the Orthodox doctrine of the divinity of the Son, who is “the true God from the true God, begotten, not created, consubstantial with the Father, through whom all things came into being” (Symbol of faith or creed). Saint Constantine the Great died on Pentecost Sunday, May 22, 337, and was buried in the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople, his foundation.

The holy empress Helen probably came from Drepanum (later called Helenopolis) in the Nicomedia Gulf, she was probably the daughter of an innkeeper. A later legend, mentioned by Geoffrey of Monmouth, says that she was the daughter of King Coelas, who married her to Constantius Chlorus I to avoid wars between the Britons and Rome. Constantius Chlorus divorced her around 292 to marry Maximian’s stepdaughter, Theodora. Constantine, Elena’s son, became emperor of the Roman Empire, and as a result of his ascension, she became an important presence at the imperial court.

According to the historian Eusebius, Saint Helena was baptized in 313. The holy empress was a very devout Christian, supported the construction of numerous religious buildings, including the Church of the Resurrection, built near the Holy Sepulchre, the church in Gethsemane, as well as 18 other places of worship. Saint Helena also visited Jerusalem, where she found the cross on which the Savior Jesus Christ was crucified. The Holy Cross was solemnly raised in front of the Christian people by the bishop of the city of Jerusalem Macarius I on September 14, 326. The Holy Queen died in Rome in 327.

On May 21, there is a forest bird holiday in the folk calendar, which is called Constandinu Puilor or Constantin Graur. It is believed that on this day birds teach their chicks to fly. On this day, it was forbidden to work, and resting from field work, it was believed that birds would not eat the crop. Constantin Puylor’s day was the last day when corn, oats and millet were sown. People say that everything that is sown after this day dries up. This is the day when the shepherds decide who will be the shepherd, where the flocks will be created and who will be hired to guard them during grazing. Milk from all sheep is measured and counted per raboj. To protect themselves from evil spirits, the villagers sat around the fire. The sheep were also passed through the smoke from this fire, so that they would be safe from evil while they were alone in the fold.