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   Why did Saint Nicholas return to Myra?

   • Returning to Myra, Saint Nicholas found that news of the miracle had already reached the city, and the bishops of Asia Minor chose him to replace the recently deceased bishop of Myra. As bishop, Saint Nicholas remembered his own past as an orphan and held a special place in his heart for orphans (and all young children).

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   Who was the patron saint of Myra?

   • Saint Nicholas (Bishop of Myra) replaced Sabino as the patron saint of the city… A Greek from what is now Turkey, he lived in the early fourth century. ^ Burman, Edward (1991). Emperor to emperor: Italy before the Renaissance. Constable. p. 126. ISBN 0-09-469490-7.

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   Who built the Church of Saint Nicholas in Myra?

   • Less than two hundred years after Saint Nicholas's probable death, the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius II (ruled 401–450) ordered the building of the Church of Saint Nicholas in Myra, which thereby preserves an early mention of his name.

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   Where did the king of Myra come from?

   • According to tradition, he was born in the ancient Lycian seaport city of Patara, and, when young, traveled to Palestine and Egypt. He became bishop of Myra soon after returning to Lycia.

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   Saint Nicholas of Myra (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), 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.

   • Major shrine: Basilica di San Nicola, Bari, Italy

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   Mar 29, 2024 · St. Nicholas (flourished 4th century, Myra, Lycia, Asia Minor [near modern Demre, Turkey]; Western feast day December 6; Eastern feast day December 19) was one of the most popular minor saints commemorated in the Eastern and Western churches and now traditionally associated with the festival of Christmas. In many countries, children receive ...

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   • Who is Saint Nicholas?

     Saint Nicholas is one of the most popular saints commemorated in the Eastern and Western churches, and he is now traditionally associated with the...
   • What was Saint Nicholas known for?

     Saint Nicholas was known for his generosity and kindness, which gave rise to legends of miracles he performed for the poor and unhappy. As a result...
   • Where was Saint Nicholas from?

     According to tradition, Saint Nicholas was born in the ancient Lycian seaport city of Patara and, while still young, traveled to Palestine and Egyp...
   • How did Saint Nicholas inspire the creation of Santa Claus?

     Dutch families took the tradition of celebrating the feast day of Saint Nicholas with them to New Amsterdam in the American colonies, beginning as...
   • Do the relics of Saint Nicholas really emit a holy substance?

     The relics of Saint Nicholas have been reported to emit a sweet-smelling substance ever since they were transferred from Turkey during the 11th cen...

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   For 750 years St. Nicholas' tomb in Myra was an ever-increasingly popular pilgrimage site as reverence for the saint grew and spread throughout the Christian world. As a bishop, Nicholas, servant of God, was first and foremost a shepherd of the people, caring for their needs.

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   Feb 16, 2019 · Learn about the life, miracles, and legacy of Saint Nicholas, the fourth-century bishop of Myra who became Santa Claus. Find out how he defended orthodoxy, helped the poor, and inspired generosity and charity.

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   Nicholas was then fully reinstated as the Bishop of Myra. The Council of Nicaea agreed with Nicholas' views, deciding the question against Arius. The work of the Council produced the Nicene Creed which to this day many Christians repeat weekly when they stand to say what they believe.

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   He died in Myra on 6 December 343. Many stories have been handed down about Nicholas, all testifying to a life spent in service to the weak, the small, and the defenceless. Defender of the weak. One of the most ancient stories about Saint Nicholas involves a man with three daughters of marriageable age.

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    Dec 6, 2023 · Early Life. Saint Nicholas was born circa 280 in Patara, Lycia, an area that is part of present-day Turkey. He lost both of his parents as a young man and reportedly used his inheritance to help...