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Nicholas was originally buried in Myra (modern Turkey) but in 1087 pirates from Bari, Italy, stole the relics and took them to Italy. Turkey still wants them returned. The pirates said that they did this to protect the relics from Muslim invaders but, in truth, they were looking for relics of a popular saint to boost the status of their home town. During this period of time many relics were 'transferred' from one location to another, mostly illegally.
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What church in Ireland is St. Nicholas buried?
St. Nicholas is buried in a church in Bari, Italy, not in Ireland.
Who is the patron saint of Bari Italy?
St. Nicholas. He was the inspiration for Santa Claus.
What color of clothing does St. Nicholas wear in Italy?
Brown
What did Nicholas of Myra later become known as?
When his relics were stolen from Turkey and moved to Italy he became known as St. Nicholas of Bari.
What is the patron saint of Bari?
St. Nicholas of Myra, also known as St. Nicholas of Bari. Many years ago, citizens of Bari, Italy, went to Myra and stole the relics of Nicholas and moved them to Bari where they remain today.
Was St. Nicholas buried in his church?
St. Nicholas was originally buried in his Church in Myra, Asia Minor, but his relics were stolen by Italians about the 11th century and moved to Bari, Italy, where they remain today.
Is St. Nicholas dead?
St. Nicholas of Myra has been dead, or his body anyway, for nearly 1600 years. He is buried in a church in Bari, Italy. His soul, however, still lives on in Heaven.
What country does Saint Nicholas belong to?
Nicholas is the patron saint of Russia and Greece.
Where does St. Nicholas live?
St. Nicholas' is said to live in the North Pole, according to popular folklore and children's stories.
Was St. Nicholas British?
St. Nicholas of Myra was Greek.
What is St. Nicholas Day?
St. Nicholas Day is the feast day of St. Nicholas of Myra and is on December 6 every year.
Is St. Nicholas St. Nick?
Yes, Nick is short for Nicholas.
