The teacher of Saint Constantine the Great, Saint Sylvester inspired the Emperor to construct seven basilicas in Rome to the glory of Christ Jesus. Angered by his decreasing influence in the Empire that once so ferociously persecuted Christians at his command, the devil inspired Saint Helena, who at that time was still enamored by Judaism, to organize a public debate between 12 Christian bishops, led by Saint Sylvester, and 12 Jewish scribes led by a known named Zambrius. After being soundly defeated by the holy Pope who clearly demonstrated Christ and the Most Holy Trinity from his own Old Testament scriptures, Zambrius thought to inspire awe by cursing a bull and causing its death at a mere word. Thinking he had triumphed, the insolent man challenged Saint Sylvester to do the same. The holy man, however, simply replied that His was the God of the living and not the dead, and, at his prayer, the animal was restored to life again. Thus the Christian party proved victorious and the enemy of mankind was put to shame.