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There are many patron saints of children besides St. Nicholas of Myra:
Bathilde
Blaise
Gabriel Gowdel
Gerard Majella
Gezelin of Schlebusch
Holy Innocents
Infant Jesus of Prague
Joseph
Maria Goretti
Nicholas of Myra
Niño de Atocha
Pancras of Rome
Philomena
Raymond Nonnatus
Solange of Bourges
Symphorian of Autun
Trophimus of Arles
Ultan of Ardbraccan
Vaast of Arras
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 8y agoSt. Nicholas of Myra, not to be confused with the fictional Santa Claus, was a bishop in what is today Turkey. He is noted for his generosity to the poor, especially poor children. At night he would sometimes secretly drop gifts of money through the windows of the houses of the needy. He is also said to have brought three murdered young boys back to life.
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∙ 8y agoSt. Nicholas of Myra, not to be confused with the fictional Santa Claus, was a bishop in what is today Turkey. He is noted for his generosity to the poor, especially poor children. At night he would sometimes secretly drop gifts of money through the windows of the houses of the needy. He is also said to have brought three murdered young boys back to life.
Yes, Saint Nicholas is indeed a patron saint of children. He is known for his generosity and kindness towards children, and he is often invoked as a protector and benefactor of young people.
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∙ 12y agoYes, as a matter of fact, he is. Many children are named "Nicholas" or "Nicole" for this reason.
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∙ 9y agoSt. Nicholas showed a great love for children and several miracles are attributed to him involving children. He also showed great generosity towards needy families with children.
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∙ 9y agoYes, St. Nicholas of Myra is one of the patron saints of children.
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What is Saint Nicholas not the patron saint of - children or scholars or thieves?
Saint Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of children, scholars and penitent thieves as well as a number of other causes. For a complete list of his patronages, click on this link.
Why is Saint Nicholas the patron saint of Turkey?
St. Nicholas is not the patron saint of Turkey. He is the patron saint of Russia and Greece.
Which saint is the patron of children and sailors?
The patron saint of running water is St. John Nepomucene
What country is Saint Nicholas the patron saint of?
Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Russia and Greece.
Why is Saint Nicholas the patron saint of military intelligence?
Saint Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of many things but not of Military Intelligence. There is no patron saint of Military Intelligence.
Which country has Saint Nicholas as a patron saint?
St. Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.
Which countries adopted Saint Nicholas as a patron saint?
Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.
Is Pope Nicholas I a patron saint?
Pope St. Nicholas I is not a patron saint.
Are Paige Nick and Erin the children of Saint Nicholas?
St. Nicholas was never married, and never had any children. He is, however, the patron saint of children.
Who is the patron saint of pediatrics?
Roman Catholic AnswerTo the best of my knowledge there is no saint of pediatrics. St. Gianna Beretta Molla is the patron saint of pediatricians, she was a doctor and a pediatrician. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of children.
Who is the patron saint of dockworkers?
Saint Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of dockworkers.
Is Saint Nicholas also a patron saint of sailors?
Nicholas is the patron saint of many things, including sailors.
