After such an entertainment as even the opulence of the East had seldom furnished, there was an exchange of presents.

The emperor and the queen strove to outvie each other in the richness and elegance of their gifts.

Every individual in the two retinues, received presents of great value.
The queen at her baptism received the Christian name of Helen.

We do not find any record of the ceremonies performed at her baptism.

It is simply stated that the emperor himself stood as her sponsor.