He and all Christians were persecuted by the Romans under Emperor Diocletian simply because they were Christians and would not pay homage to the pagan gods of Rome.
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Nicholas of Myra spent several years in prison for being a Christian.
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 of Myra was of Greek origin.
Saint Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra in Turkey,
Saint Nicholas of Myra was a Catholic bishop.
The title of Saint Nicholas of Myra was 'Bishop."
No. Saint Nicholas is a Christian festival.
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.