According to several webpages, the origin of St. Nicholas was the area that is now Turkey. It was under Greek control at the time.
Saint Nicholas of Myra was of Greek origin.
Saint Nicholas, a 4th-Century bishop who was from modern-day Turkey.
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It's the Dutch word for Saint Nicholas, and the direct origin of the name Santa Claus.
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At the time of Saint Nicholas of Myra people did not have last names. If he had addtional names we are not aware of them.
Saint Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra in Turkey,
No. Saint Nicholas is a Christian festival.
The title of Saint Nicholas of Myra was 'Bishop."
Saint Nicholas of Myra was a Catholic bishop.
St. Nicholas is not the patron saint of Turkey. He is the patron saint of Russia and Greece.
Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.