1. The saint's name Nicholas is of Greek origin and means “victor of people.” · 2. Nicholas was born in Patara in A.D. 270 and served as Bishop ...

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Saint Nicholas was a real person, born in modern-day Turkey in 270 AD. Learn more about the life of the man who eventually inspired the ...

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Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, children, brewers, pawnbrokers, toymakers, unmarried people, and students

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St. Nicholas spared a baby from fire. · He also brought a child back to life after drowning. · St. Nicholas could feed people with his mind. · He ...

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He's also called Nicholas the Wonderworker. · He was born in Turkey, and he died in Turkey, but he was Greek. · Among many other things, St Nicholas is the patron ...

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Some say St. Nicholas existed only in legend, without any reliable historical record. Legends usually do grow out of real, actual events.

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It is believed that Saint Nicholas once secretly gave bags of gold to help a poor family, and this is why chocolate coins are a popular treat on his day.

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5 Things to Know and Share about St. Nicholas · 1. The legend behind why St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children · 2. One of the foremost ...

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On December 5th, Nicholas is celebrated as the patron saint of Russia and Greece, plus many cities throughout. In addition to his generosity towards sailors and ...

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1. Nicholas was a church bishop in what is now part of Turkey ... We don't know much with any certainty about Nicholas — but we know he was born ...

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