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Saint Nicholas (NOT Santa Claus) was from Myra, a town in Asia Minor. Today we call the country Turkey.
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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.
How old was Saint Nicholas of Myra when he died?
saint nicholas of myra was about 73 years old when he died.
How long has Saint Nicholas been dead?
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.
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.
Where was the original Saint Nicholas from?
Nicholas of Myra was from the town of Myra in Asia Minor, today known as Turkey.
Where did the name Santa Claus originate from?
Saint Nicholas, a saint of the Roman Catholic Church, is the original Santa Clause. He lived in Greece a long time ago and is the patron saint of children. That's why Santa is sometimes known as Saint Nick. "Santa Claus" is the Dutch version of Saint Nicholas.
What is Santa full name?
saint nicholas claws
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.
What is Saint Nicholas' last name?
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.
What was the nationality of Saint Nicholas?
Saint Nicholas of Myra was of Greek origin.
Where was Saint Nicholas a bishop?
Saint Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra in Turkey,
Is Saint Nicholas a Jewish festival?
No. Saint Nicholas is a Christian festival.
What was the title of Saint Nicholas?
The title of Saint Nicholas of Myra was 'Bishop."
What was Saint Nicholas' religion?
Saint Nicholas of Myra was a Catholic bishop.
Why is Saint Nicholas the patron saint of Turkey?
St. Nicholas is not the patron saint of Turkey. He is the patron saint of Russia and Greece.
Which countries adopted Saint Nicholas as a patron saint?
Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.
Which country has Saint Nicholas as a patron saint?
St. Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.
