Saint Nicholas of Myra was from a Greek colony in Asia Minor that today is part of modern Turkey.
He is from what is today the modern-day country of Turkey.
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Feast days are usually celebratory, in honor of saints. For instance, during the feast day of St. Nicholas, those celebrating the holiday do so by giving small gifts to children, in honor of the kindness and generosity of St. Nicholas of Myra.
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Russia; up until 1917 when he abdicated because of loss of control over the country
He was called "Sinter Klaas"
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St. Nicholas of Myra is a patron saint of Russia and Greece.
St. Nicholas of Myra was born in a Greek colony in Asia Minor. Today that country is known as Turkey.
St. Nicholas lived in the country we now know as Turkey, specifically in the city of Myra, which is located in present-day Demre.
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St. Nicholas of Myra was a bishop in what today is known as Turkey.
St. Nicholas of Myra was from a Greek colony in Asia Minor. Today the region is known as Turkey.
Saint Nicholas, the real person behind the legend of Santa Claus, lived in the ancient city of Myra in Lycia, which is now modern-day Turkey. He was a Christian bishop known for his generosity and kindness, especially towards children and the poor.
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St. Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.
Saint Nicholas was born in the ancient Greek city of Patara, which is located in modern-day Turkey. So, he can be considered of Greek and Turkish heritage.
Only Russia and Greece have Nicholas as their patron saint. All the others do not.
Asia Minor which is today known as Turkey.