He traveled to Nicea to attend the Council of Nicea in AD325 which had been called by Roman Emperor Constantine the Great to settle the question of Arianism, a heresy that had arisen in the Church.
saint nicholas of myra was about 73 years old when he died.
Saint Nicholas has been dead since December 6, 343. Saint Nicholas was referred to as the "wonderworker", and his likeness has attributed to the story of Santa Claus.
The story of St. Nicholas is based on the life of Saint Nicholas of Myra, a bishop in Asia Minor in the 4th century.
Saint Nicholas (NOT Santa Claus) was from Myra, a town in Asia Minor. Today we call the country Turkey.
Nicholas of Myra was from the town of Myra in Asia Minor, today known as Turkey.
Yes. We know he made a pilgrimage to the Holy land and we also know he was present at the Council at Nicea.
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Saint Nicholas is often referred to as Saint Nicholas of Myra or Nicholas of Bari.
Saint Nicholas of Myra was of Greek origin.
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.
St. Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.
Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.
Pope St. Nicholas I is not a patron saint.