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The color vestments he wore would depend on the liturgical season:
Green - Ordinary time
Violet - Advent and Lent
Red - feasts of the Holy Spirit, the Lord's passion and feast days of martyrs
White and/or gold - major solemnities such as Easter and Christmas
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 10y agoSaint Nicholas of Myra is frequently depicted wearing red episcopal vestments.
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What is Saint Nicholas' last name?
Saint Nicholas is often referred to as Saint Nicholas of Myra or Nicholas of Bari.
Why did Saint Nicholas wear red?
St. Nicholas was a bishop and red was the color of bishops at the time. Today, red is the color of cardinals and violet the color of bishops.
What was the nationality of Saint Nicholas?
Saint Nicholas of Myra was of Greek origin.
Where was Saint Nicholas a bishop?
Saint Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra in Turkey,
Is Saint Nicholas a Jewish festival?
No. Saint Nicholas is a Christian festival.
What was the title of Saint Nicholas?
The title of Saint Nicholas of Myra was 'Bishop."
What was Saint Nicholas' religion?
Saint Nicholas of Myra was a Catholic bishop.
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 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.
