Porphyry being an important stone material to the emperors in their reign, it is then translated to their deaths. Moreover, Constantine had eight porphyry sarcophagi made with each holding relatives’ remains (Vasiliev 1948). With relative association to the Emperor, when remains placed in porphyry sarcophagus, this creates a symbolic representation of the decease’s high ranking and a form of deifying. By doing so, using porphyry, and in relation with the colour purple, the symbolism turns to reinforce the status and power of the emperor as the material is under the individuals’ control. In this case relating to Constantine’s mother Helena’s sarcophagus, she is deified and her relationship to Constantine is reinforced. The use of porphyry for her sarcophagus offers the deceased Helena rank and status in the afterlife (Vasiliev 1948). With Constantine’s mother Helena’s remains in the porphyry sarcophagus, it is symbolic to connecting her to the Imperial line.