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Did Saint Nicholas exist?
Yes, Saint Nicholas of Myra did exist. He was a 4th century bishop of Myra in the Asia Minor, today it is part of modern Turkey.
What date was Saint Nicholas declared a saint?
Nicholas of Myra was declared a saint by the ealry Christians as the official canonization process did not exist at the time. It probably occurred not long after his death in about the year 346 AD.
Did St. Nicholas exist?
Yes, Saint Nicholas was a man who went around putting presents into people's shoes at their doorsteps. Thus, the idea of Santa Claus or Saint Nick was born.
Was Saint Nicholas born in a hospital?
Hospitals really did not exist at the time. He would have been born at home.
Did Saint Nicholas really exist?
Yes, St. Nicholas of Myra was a 4th century bishop in Asia Minor (modern Turkey) who was noted for his generosity to the needy. He is no relation of Santa Claus who is a fictional character.Saint Nicholas (Nicholas of Myra) was the Bishop of Myra. He had a reputation for secret gift-giving. I think it is more accurate to say that he existed (rather than exists), because he is no longer alive today.
Did the real Saint Nicholas of Myra use reindeer?
No, reindeer did not exist in his country of what is now called Turkey. He went everywhere on foot.
What high school did Saint Peter go to?
There is no historical record of Saint Peter attending high school, as schooling systems like we have today did not exist during his time. Peter lived during the 1st century AD in ancient Judea and was one of the original Twelve Apostles of Jesus.
Did St. Nicholas really exist?
Yes, St. Nicholas of Myra was a 4th century bishop in Asia Minor (modern Turkey) who was noted for his generosity to the needy. He is no relation of Santa Claus who is a fictional character.
Does santaclaus exist?
No, but there was a St Nicholas in around AD450.
Was St George a protestant?
St George was a saint long before the Catholics and protestants split.
Does Damien exist?
If you are referring to Damien, the fictional character from the movie series 'The Omen,' no he does not exist. However, there is both a Saint Damien and a Saint Damian, both who do exist.
When did Saint Sebastian get blessed?
St. Sebastian was not canonized as the official process did not exist until about the 12th century. Therefore he was never beatified either. He was proclaimed a saint by the early Christian community soon after his martyrdom.
