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Who was Saint Nicholas of Myra and what does he have to do with Christmas?
Nicholas of Myra was a 3-4th century bishop from Asia Minor who was noted for his generosity. He has absolutely no connection to the feast of Christmas except that his feast day is also in December and is celebrated on the 6th of that month.
Can your confirmation saint be non canonized?
Not likely. You can however, choose a Saint, whom this person greatly venerated, or was him/herself named after. Eg: Mother Teresa of Calcutta named herself after St. Teresa of Lisieux.
Where did Chris Cringle come from and how do you spell it properly?
Khris Kringle is another name for Santa Claus. See attached link ANSWER There are different ways to spell it. Kris Kringle, Christkind or Christkindl. He's also known as Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Nikolaos of Bari, Father Christmas or simply Santa. Saint Nicholas of Myra is the original "Santa" originating from present day Turkey. He was a Greek Bishop known for giving gifts such as placing coins in the shoes of people whom left them out for him.
Why was Saint Guadalupe canonized?
Saint Juan Diego, to whom the Virgin Mary appeared as Our Lady of Guadalupe, played a significant role in spreading the message of the apparition. The Church recognized his devotion and the miracles associated with the apparition, leading to the canonization of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
When and by whom was Augustine of Canterbury canonized a saint?
St. Augustine of Canterbury lived and died before the formal process of canonizing saints was established. Thus, there is no date of canonization, nor is it possible to name the pope who canonized him. St. Augustine of Canterbury, like all the saints from the first 16 centuries or so of the Church, was "canonized" by the popular devotion of the people. St. Augustine of Canterbury died in May 25, 605 AD. The Congregation for the Causes of Saints finds its roots in the work of the Congregation of Rites, which Pope Sixtus V created on January 22, 1588.
When was Saint Brigid of Ireland canonized?
Like many saints from the first millennium, she was not formally canonised by a Pope. However, St. Brigid is recognised by the Vatican as being a saint. --- Church practices were very different in those early Christian days. Saint Brigid of Ireland was ordained a bishop by Saint Mel or Saint Mac-Caille in and around 468. She then founded two religious institutions, one for women and one for men. She was the abbess and bishop of Kildare together with Saint Conleth whom she chose as co-leader.
Has Saint Nicholas been canonized?
ST. NICHOLAS von (of) FLUE 1417-1487 Feast: March 22nd Had Nicholas not been a saint, or had he eaten and drunk like other saints, Switzerland with all it has meant for peace and humanity would probably not exist today. For Nicholas's entire life was ordained in view of his vocation to save his country.Nicholas von Flue was born on March 21st, 1417 in the Canton of Unterwalden on the lake of Lucerne, a citizen of a peasant democracy and a farmer's son. As he grew up he proved himself a capable farmer, and the ability he displayed in the local parliament, of which every male citizen was a member, led to his election at an early age as councillor and judge. He also proved himself a capable commander of troops. In the war against the duke of Tirol he persuaded his compatriots to respect a convent of nuns. Though willing to perform his military service, Nicholas condemned as immoral, wars of aggression and the slaughter of non-combatants inevitable in any major modern war. About the age of thirty he married a farmer's daughter, Dorothy Wiss, and built a farmhouse to receive her. The couple had ten children and descendants survive to this day.Nicholas had thus approved himself to his countrymen as a thoroughly capable man, as farmer, military leader, member of the assembly, councillor, judge and father of a family-also a man of complete moral integrity. All the while, however, he led a life of contemplative prayer and rigorous fasting. He was the subject of symbolic visions and a diabolic assault.After some twenty years of married life, in 1467 Nicholas received a compelling call to abandon his home and the world and become a hermit. Though she had just borne his tenth child his wife heroically consented. His neighbors, however, even his older children, regarded his action as indefensible, unbalanced, immoral and irresponsible. He set out for Alsace, where he intended to live. Had he carried out his intention his vocation would have been missed. A storm, however, symbolically interpreted, and friendly advice not to settle where the Swiss were detested made him turn back from the border. At the same time he became incapable of eating or drinking-a condition which continued for the rest of his life. As an act of obedience to a bishop he once ate with acute agony a piece of soaked bread. (The problem of prolonged fasting is more fully discussed in the account of St. Lidwina of Schiedam.)He resumed to his native canton, passing the first night undiscovered in the cow-shed of his farm and settled in a hermitage at Ranft within a few miles of his home. It was no temptation to return home, as he never felt the least desire for his former life. Symbolic visions continued to be a feature of his contemplation, and when, after a month's strict surveillance, his countrymen were convinced that his fast was genuine, they recognised his sanctity and vocation, and he became a spiritual guide whose advice was widely sought and followed. Pilgrims came from distant parts to consult him. He acquired influence with Duke Sigismund of the Tirol, whom he confirmed in his neutrality when the Swiss confederacy met and defeated Charles of Burgundy. Everything was ready for the climax of Nicholas's life: the accomplishment of his unique vocation.The victorious cantons were at loggerheads. The rural cantons opposed inflexibly the demand of Zurich and Lucerne that Freiburg and Soleure be admitted to the confederacy. A conference held at Stans, December 1481, failed to reach agreement. Next day the delegates would disperse and a civil war ensue which would presumably have destroyed the confederacy. The parish priest, once Nicholas's confessor, hurried to Ranft and laid the matter before the hermit. During the night Nicholas dictated suggested terms of agreement. The priest resumed in time to persuade the delegates to give a hearing to the proposals of a man so widely respected for his well tried practical abilities and so widely venerated for his holiness. The terms suggested-the conditional admittance of Freiburg and Soleure-were unanimously accepted and embodied in the agreement of Stans. Switzerland had been saved.Nicholas survived his achievement almost six years, universally revered, visited and consulted. On March 21st 1487, his seventieth birthday, he died, apparently of his first illness. One is glad to know that his wife and children attended his deathbed. After all, she had never lost her husband completely. Honored by Swiss Protestants, venerated by Swiss Catholics, Nicholas's cult, uninterrupted since his death, was officially sanctioned by Clement IX (1667-9). In 1947 he was canonized by Pope Pius XII.
Is there a saint named Cassia?
There is a Saint named Rita Cascia, if that is whom you are thinking of.
Does your saint go by your birthday or your name?
Your primary saint is the saint for whom you are named. Your other patron saint is the saint whose feast day falls on your birthday.
Why is Saint Samantha a saint?
There is no saint named Samantha. However, there is Saint Samthann of Clonbroney from whom the name derives. For more information click on this link.
Does Santa know Jesus?
Actually Santa is not a fictional character. He does - or at least did exist. The name Santa Claus is Dutch and comes from the Dutch name Saint (Santa) Nicholas (Claus). St Nicholas was a real person who was born in Turkey and became Bishop of Myra. There are many legends surrounding Nicholas some which are factual and some which are more fiction than fact. What we do know is that Nicholas inherited a vast fortune from his parents, who were wealthy merchants, but instead of enjoying the high life he decided to give the money away - in secret, so that he was not praised and made a fuss of by others, just as jesus commanded. Nicholas became Bishop in Myra in Turkey after being a Christian for most of his life.One such legend, with more historical corroboration than fiction, was that he helped a poor man who had three daughters whom he could not afford to marry off, the only alternative being to sell them into prostitution. The story goes that Nicholas dropped three bags of gold in secret down the house chimney during the night. They landed in shoes lying by the fire drying. Hence the legend of santa coming down the chimney and putting gifts in shoes (in Holland) or stockings (in UK and USA). As a result he is the patron saint of pawnbrokers (money lenders to the poor in return for goods) and hence the pawnbroker's sign is three goden balls representing the three bags of gold.Although some of the stories have been 'embroidered' over the years, there are many miracles that have also been attributed to Nicholas, including the raising to life three children murdered by a wicked innkeeper (hence he is the patron saint of children) and the calming of a storm at sea (hence he is also the patron saint of sailors).So if you believe that when he died Nicholas went to heaven to be in the presence of Jesus, then, yes - he did - or does know him.
Who is your birthday saint?
Your birthday saint is the saint or saints whose feast day falls on your birthday. Your other patron saints are the saint for whom you are named and the saint you chose as your confirmation saint.
