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St. Nicholas was a 3rd-4th century bishop in the town of Myra in Asia Minor, what is known as Turkey today. He was noted for his generosity to the poor. Most of the time his gifts were given in secrecy. He is also noted for bringing three young boys back to life who had been murdered and stuffed in a barrel of brine, thus his patronage of children.
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What is St. Nicholas' real phone number?
The real St. Nicholas is in Heaven and has an unlisted phone number.
What state did Saint Nicholas come from?
The real St. Nicholas was a 4th century Catholic bishop in Myra, a town in Asia Minor, now known as Turkey.
Where did St. Nicholas Day come from?
December 6 is the feast day of St. Nicholas of Myra.
What is St. Nicholas beard like?
St. Nicholas of Myra died about 1400 years ago and cameras had not been invented yet. We have no evidence of what the real St. Nicholas looked like.
Who is Santa's real name?
St. Nicholas of Myra
What is Santa's real skype name?
"St. Nicholas".
Who is Saint Nicholas' sidekick?
Who are you referring to - St. Nicholas of Myra or the great imposter Santa Claus? St. Nicholas was real, Santa is not. Santa has "elves" as sidekicks. St. Nicholas had other priests and Church members as "sidekicks."
Did Saint Nicholas have a job?
The real St. Nicholas, St. Nicholas of Myra, was the bishop of the town of Myra in what is today modern Turkey. He was noted for his generosity and love of children.
What is Santa Claus's real name?
It's Sain Nicholas (St. Nick,for short)Nicholas.
Where did the first real St Nicholas live?
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.
In which country did the real St. Nicholas live?
St. Nicholas of Myra was from a Greek colony in Asia Minor. Today the region is known as Turkey.
What day does St. Nick come?
St. Nicholas comes on December 6.
