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Jun 20, 2024 · Saint Nicholas of Myra (AD 270—343) was a Christian church leader in Asia Minor who died in the middle of the 4th century. Almost everything known about Nicholas comes from secondary sources and legends. The few consistent claims made about Nicholas include his notable generosity and humility.
5 days ago · Various media were quick to report that the “Tomb of Santa Claus” was discovered, but, in fact, the many and varied resting places of the great bishop and saint have been known for some time, and his remains were translated to Italy more than a thousand years ago.
6 days ago · On Dec. 6, the faithful commemorate a bishop in the early church who was known for generosity and love of children. Born in Lycia in Asia Minor around the late third or fourth century, St. Nicholas of Myra is more than just the inspiration for the modern day Santa.
6 days ago · — St. Nicholas is the saintly template for Santa. He was a real-life Catholic bishop born during the third century in present-day Turkey who became known as Santa Claus from the name Sinter Klaas , which the Dutch called their favorite saint, St. Nicholas.
Jun 14, 2024 · At the end of the years 1400, St Nicholas was the third moost loved religic figure, after Jesus and Mary. There are more as 2000 chapels and monasteries named after him. Attributes: Saint Nicholas is always posed as a bishop. Patronage: Nicholas is PatronSaint of, among others, the tradesman, salesman, seaman, childeren and lovers. Next to this ...
Jun 18, 2024 · Yes; Saint Nicholas, whose feast day is observed by the Church on December sixth, is the great and good Saint who first acted the part of Santa Claus. How it happened is a real Christmas...
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Jun 10, 2024 · St. Nicholas was a fourth century Christian bishop from the Mediterranean port city of Myra (in modern-day Turkey).
