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The holy and right believing Empress '''Helen Dragas Palaiologos''', also known by her [[monasticism|monastic]] name of '''Ipomoni''', was the daughter of the emperor of the Slavs Constantine Dragasis and the wife of emperor Manuel II Palaiologos of Constantinople. Her name Ipomoni translates in English as '''Patience'''. She had six children. Her [[feast day]] is celebrated on [[March 13]]. Additionally, her memory is celebrated on [[May 29]].
==Life==
As empress, St. Ipomoni was noted for her pious works. She was pious and honored God and related with people in a godly manner. The philosopher Georgios Plethon writes that as an empress she was well known for her wisdom and justice.
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