Yes, he is still alive in Heaven but left earth about 1600 years ago.
If St. Nicholas was still alive he would be about 1700 years old.
Saint Nicholas of Myra has been dead for about 1600 years.
Saint Nicholas is believed to have been born around 270 AD, so if he were alive today, he would be around 1,752 years old.
Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra, was born in the year 270, and died in 343. The year 2015 marked 1745 years since his birth.
No Saint Nicholas who is basically is Santa Clause died many years ago
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, Archbishop of Myra, lived during the reign of Saint Constantine the Great, and reposed (died) in 330.
Historical records suggest that Saint Nicholas, the inspiration behind Santa Claus, was born in the year 270 AD. Therefore, if he were alive today, he would be around 1750 years old.
Saint Nicholas was born around 270 AD, so he would be over 1,700 years old if he were alive today.
probably as an analogy to sinterklaas (saint nicholas), whose legend is still alive in the Netherlands and flanders and who rides on a white horse. as santa Claus (note the similarity to saint nicholas) needed some vehicle to travel the whole world (like saint nicholas), and as he lived in northern Europe, a reindeer was the most obvious choice.
I can find no witnesses who are still alive who could testify to the mood of St. Nicholas of Myra 1600 years ago. I imagine he was not the 'Ho Ho Ho' type we portray him as today.
I can find no witnesses who are still alive who could testify to the mood of St. Nicholas of Myra 1600 years ago. I imagine he was not the 'Ho Ho Ho' type we portray him as today.
Yes, St. Nicholas of Myra has been dead for about 1600 years but is very much alive in Heaven.