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The 86-year-old bishop you are referring to is Saint Polycarp of Smyrna. He was an early Christian martyr who lived in Asia Minor during the 2nd century. Polycarp was known for his strong defense of Christian doctrine and was ultimately martyred by being burned at the stake for refusing to renounce his faith. His life and martyrdom are commemorated in the Christian tradition, highlighting his role as a key figure in early Christianity.
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Where was the original Saint Nicholas born?
Nicholas was born in Asia Minor during the third century in the Greek colony of Patara. He later became bishop of the town of Maya, also in Asia Minor - what is known today as Turkey.
Where did the story Saint Nicholas come from and what did they call him?
The story of St. Nicholas is based on the life of Saint Nicholas of Myra, a bishop in Asia Minor in the 4th century.
What did St. Nicholas do in the fourth century AD?
St. Nicholas was a bishop in the town of Myra in Asia Minor (now modern Turkey) in the 4th century. He also died in the 4th century.
Where does the name Saint Nicholas originate?
St. Nicholas of Myra was a 4th century bishop in a Greek colony in Asia Minor, what is known today as Turkey. He was noted for his kindness and great generosity.
Who was Saint Nicholas of Myra?
Nicholas of Myra was born and raised in a Greek colony in Asia Minor, in what is today southern Turkey. He spent a number of years in prison because of his Christian faith. He was appointed as bishop of Myra and was noted for his generosity to the poor and a number of miracles. Read more at the link below.
Who is the 86 year old bishop and christian martyr from Asia minor?
Polycarp
Did Christians become martyrs when they were imprisoned for their cause?
A martyr is someone who dies for a cause, imprisonment does not make somebody a martyr.
Which town was Saint Nicholas the bishop of?
He was bishop of Myra in Asia Minor - today southern Turkey.
Saint Nicholas was bishop of which city?
He was the bishop of Myra, Asia Minor, today part of modern Turkey.
What place was Saint Nicholas the bishop of?
Nicholas of Myra was the bishop of the town of Myra in a Greek colony in Asia Minor.
Saint Nicholas was the bishop of what town?
Myra, in Asia Minor (today's Turkey)
What is the country called today that the original St. Nicholas was bishop of?
Nicholas was a bishop in the town of Myra in Asia Minor - today's modern Turkey.
What city in Turkey was St. Nicholas a bishop of?
He was the bishop of the town Myra in a Greek colony in Asia Minor. Today that town is Lycea, Turkey.
Which position in the Church did St. Nicholas have?
St. Nicholas was the bishop of Myra in the Asia Minor.
Where did St. Nicholas become a bishop?
St. Nicholas was bishop of Myra in Asia Minor, what today is modern Turkey.
Which city was Saint Nicholas the bishop of?
Nicholas of Myra was the bishop of the town of Myra in a Greek colony in Asia Minor. Today that area is part of modern Turkey
Which country was Saint Nicholas bishop of?
Nicholas of Myra was the bishop of the town of Myra in a Greek colony in Asia Minor. Today that area is part of modern Turkey
