Fewer than 200 years after Nicholas's death, the St. Nicholas Church was built in Myra under the orders of Theodosius II over the site of the church where he had served as bishop, and his remains were …

2 days ago · 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.

Washington Irving's St. Nicholas strongly influenced the poem's portrayal of a round, pipe-smoking, elf-like St. Nicholas. The poem generally has been attributed to Clement Clark Moore, a professor of …

Dec 1, 2025 · In the 3rd century, in the village of Patara in Turkey (part of Greece in those days), a wealthy couple gave birth to a boy they named Nicholas. Tragically, while Nicholas was young, an …

Aug 27, 2025 · Born in Patara (modern-day Turkey) to wealthy Christian parents, Nicholas inherited their fortune after their early deaths and dedicated his life to serving God and others. As bishop of Myra, …

Dec 11, 2025 · Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra, is one of the most revered figures in Christian history. Known today as the inspiration for the modern Santa Claus, the real St. Nicholas …

Dec 24, 2024 · Did you know St. Nicholas was a real person and actually a Christian saint? Learn about his life and connection to today's Christmas holiday as the original Santa Claus.

Dec 6, 2025 · Nicholas was perhaps in his 20s when the story occurs that made him a legend. Near him lived a father and his three daughters who had fallen on hard times. Because the father was unable …

Dec 6, 2023 · Dutch immigrants brought the legend of Saint Nicholas, known to them as Sint Nikolaas or by his nickname, Sinterklaas, to America in the 1700s.

Dec 4, 2025 · The legend behind Santa Claus is Saint Nicholas, the fourth-century bishop of Myra. His hat was the bishop's mitre. Nicholas was born in modern day Turkey to a rather wealthy family. …