- Saint Nicholas - Wikipedia
Saint Nicholas of Myra[a] (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), [3][4][b] also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Patara in Anatolia (in modern-day Antalya Province, Turkey) during the time of the Roman Empire [7][8] Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nicholas the
- St. Nicholas | Biography, Facts, Patron Saint, Legends, Feast Day . . .
Learn about the life of the historical St Nicholas, bishop of Myra After the Reformation, devotion to Nicholas disappeared in all the Protestant countries of Europe except Holland, where his legend persisted as Sinterklaas (a Dutch variant of the name St Nicholas)
- Who is St. Nicholas?
St Nicholas appears and appeals to God to return them to life and to their families And so St Nicholas is the patron and protector of children Several stories tell of Nicholas and the sea When he was young, Nicholas sought the holy by making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land
- Who was St Nicholas? The truth behind the Christmas patron saints . . .
News Father Christmas Who was St Nicholas? The truth behind the Christmas' patron saint's origin story The jolly figure in red we picture today is far from the real St Nicholas, a slim 4th century
- Nicholas: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity - Parents
Nicholas is most often used as a boy name Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Nicholas
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Nicholas
From the Greek name Νικόλαος (Nikolaos) meaning "victory of the people", derived from Greek νίκη (nike) meaning "victory" and λαός (laos) meaning "people" Saint Nicholas was a 4th-century bishop from Anatolia who, according to legend, saved the daughters of a poor man from lives of prostitution
- The Historical St. Nicholas: Life Legacy of an Early Christian Leader
Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra, is one of the most revered figures in Christian history Known today as the inspiration for the modern Santa Claus, the real St Nicholas was a devout defender of the faith, a generous benefactor to the poor, and a staunch advocate for justice
- Saint Nicholas: life, legend, worship, prayers - Hozana
Saint Nicholas is one of the most popular saints and his story, mixing legend and reality, has inspired many artists and poets Bishop of Myra around 325, he became the patron saint and protector of children and schoolchildren Many traditions celebrate his birthday on December 6
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