He was already well known in the 4th century. He gained notoriety during the Council of Nicaea in the year 325 where Nicholas got himself into trouble when he purportedly punched a heretical bishop in the nose.
saint nicholas of myra was about 73 years old when he died.
Nicholas of Myra was from the town of Myra in Asia Minor, today known as Turkey.
Saint Nicholas (NOT Santa Claus) was from Myra, a town in Asia Minor. Today we call the country Turkey.
The story of St. Nicholas is based on the life of Saint Nicholas of Myra, a bishop in Asia Minor in the 4th century.
St. Nicholas of Myra lived in the 4th and 5th centuries
December 6 is the feast day of Saint Nicholas of Myra.
saint nicholas of myra was about 73 years old when he died.
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."
Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Russia and Greece.
We must assume that Saint Nicholas of Myra is currently in Heaven.
Saint Nicholas of Myra was a Catholic bishop.
No, St. Nicholas of Myra was not married.
Saint Nicholas of Myra as a Catholic bishop known for his generosity.