Saint Nicholas of Myra was declared a saint before post-mortem miracles were required for canonization. However, he is said to have raised three murdered boys back to life while he was still living. He also was on board a ship with other pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land when a terrible storm blew up, threatening to sink the craft. Legend says he calmed the storm and all were save.
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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.
A saint has no power to perform a miracle. Only God can do that. However, a saint is in a position to request a miracle from God. That is why people pray to the saints.
Saint Nicholas of Myra was of Greek origin.
Saint Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra in Turkey,
The title of Saint Nicholas of Myra was 'Bishop."
No. Saint Nicholas is a Christian festival.
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.
St. Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.
We must assume that Saint Nicholas of Myra is currently in Heaven.