St. Nicholas was a bishop and red was the color of bishops at the time. Today, red is the color of cardinals and violet the color of bishops.
to signify a martyred saint on there saint day, red is sacrifice
The color vestments he wore would depend on the liturgical season: Green - Ordinary time Violet - Advent and Lent Red - feasts of the Holy Spirit, the Lord's passion and feast days of martyrs White and/or gold - major solemnities such as Easter and Christmas
saint nicholas claws
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,
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.