>> according to christian history, 300 years after the crucifixion of christ, helena, the empress of rome, discovers the actual cross jesus died on. >> from the moment that the cross is found, people become interested in having a piece of the wood itself because of its direct connection to the body of christ. >> legend says helena divides the cross into pieces. >> i imagine when helena broke up the cross, it was such a desire for her to take it with her, to be able to share this tangible representation of her savior, of her lord.