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Bookmark or Share- Saint Nicholas: Biography, Patron Saint, Feast Day & SantaSaint Nicholas was a Christian bishop who provided for the poor and sick and is the basis for the popular character of Santa Claus.
- All About St. Nicholas | Dynamic CatholicWho is Saint Nicholas? Saint Nicholas was an early Christian bishop of the ancient Greek city of Myra (modern-day Demre, Turkey). During his life he gained the reputation of uncommon concern for the needs of his people, and after his death he became renowned as a great miracle worker.
- Saint Nicholas | Biography, Facts, Patron Saint, Legends, & Feast Day ...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 of the patron saints of children and of sailors.
- Saint Nicholas - WikipediaSaint 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.
- Who Was St. Nicholas? - HISTORYToday, Nicholas is considered the patron saint of sailors, children, wolves and pawnbrokers, among others—as well as the inspiration for the figure of Santa Claus.
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