Saint Nicholas - Wikipedia
WEBSaint 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.
Saint Nicholas | Biography, Facts, Patron Saint, Legends ...
WEB3 days ago · Saint Nicholas, one of the most popular minor saints who is now traditionally associated with the festival of Christmas. In many countries children receive gifts on December 6, St. Nicholas Day. He is one …
Saint Nicholas: Biography, Patron Saint, Feast Day & Santa
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Saint Nicholas was a Christian bishop who provided for the poor and sick and is the basis for the popular character of Santa Claus.
St. Nicholas - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
WEBSt. Nicholas is celebrated as the patron saint of several classes of people, especially, in the East, of sailors and in the West of children. The first of these patronage is most likely due to the legend that during his lifetime, he appeared to storm tossed mariners who invoked his aid off the coast of Lycia and brought them safely to port.
Who is St. Nicholas? - St. Nicholas Center
WEBIn France the story is told of three small children, wandering in their play until lost, lured, and captured by an evil butcher. 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.
Who Was St. Nicholas? - HISTORY
WEBDec 22, 2014 · Behind the jolly, red-suited, shopping mall Santa of today lies a real person—St. Nicholas of Myra, a Christian monk who lived in the third century A.D., in what is now Turkey.
St. Nicholas - FaithND
WEBSt. Nicholas is the patron saint of Russia and Greece and is also the patron saint of children and newlyweds. Catholics in Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands developed the custom of giving presents in his name on today, his feast day. Catholics still put out their shoes for sacks of gold coins, candies, or small gifts.