Born | Traditionally 15 March 270, Patara, Roman Empire |
Died | Traditionally December 6, 343, Myra, Byzantine Empire |
Major shrine | Basilica di San Nicola, Bari, Italy |
Feast | 5/6 December in Western Christianity, 19 December in Eastern Christianity (main feast day – Saint Nicholas Day), 22 May [O.S. ]9 May (translation of relics) |
Attributes | Vested as a Bishop. In Eastern Christianity, wearing an omophorion and holding a Gospel Book. Sometimes shown with Jesus Christ over one shoulder, holding a Gospel Book, and with the Theotokos over the other shoulder, holding an omophorion, holding three golden balls or coins |
Patronage | Children, coopers, sailors, fishermen, merchants, broadcasters, the falsely accused, repentant thieves, brewers, pharmacists, archers, pawnbrokers, unmarried people, Aberdeen, Galway, Russia, Greece, Hellenic Navy, Liverpool, Bari, Siggiewi, Moscow, Amsterdam, Lorraine, Royal School of Church Music and Duchy of Lorraine, students in various cities and countries around Europe |
About Saint Nicholas
Religious Leader Saint Nicholas was born in Arsinoe, Turkey on March 15, 270. He dies at the age of 73, on December 6, 343.
This fourth-century saint was the inspiration for the current Santa Claus character commonly connected with the Christmas holiday. He is remembered for his participation in bringing about seeming miracles and for his frequent, hidden bestowal of gifts.
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Saint Nicholas before becoming famous
Saint Nicholas was born in the Zodiac sign Pisces (The Fish), and 270 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Tiger (兎).
He became Bishop of Myra early in his religious career and later attended the First Council of Nicaea, when he signed the Nicene Creed.
Achievement of Saint Nicholas
He is revered not only by children, students, and sailors, but also by brewers, pawn shop owners, and thieves who repent of their sins.
Saint Nicholas's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship
He was born into a very pious family of Greek descent in a region of the Roman Empire that is now present-day Turkey. His parents died while he was a child, thus he was mostly nurtured by his uncle.
Saint Nicholas Collabed with
He was the inspiration for various musical works, including Composer Benjamin Britten's Christmas cantata "St. Nicolas" from 1948.
Saint Nicholas Income & Net worth
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Latest information about Saint Nicholas updated on March 19 2023.