Thus, Nicholas became venerated as the patron saint of sailors and travelers. While in Palestine, Nicholas is said to have lived in a crypt near ...

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Saint Nicholas was known for his generosity and kindness, which gave rise to legends of miracles he performed for the poor and unhappy.

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He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to ...

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Nicholas was a Confessor—one who confessed Christ publicly in times of persecution, remaining faithful despite imprisonment, torture or exile. In the Middle ...

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As people traveled to new lands, they took the concept of the saintly gift-giver with them. Over time, Saint Nicholas transformed into our modern-day Santa ...

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He was elected Bishop of Myra, and under the emperor Diocletian was exiled and imprisoned. After being freed, he attended the Council of Nicea in 325. He died ...

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It is said that he was imprisoned during the Empire-wide persecution under Diocletian and Maximian. Upon his release and return, the people flocked around him.

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St. Nicholas was canonized by Pope Eugene IV on June 5, 1446 and became known as the patron saint for children and sailors. Waves of European ...

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As the first priest to enter the church, he was proclaimed Bishop of Myra. Nicholas was canonized a saint in 1466. His depiction is generally ...

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