Saint Nicholas (NOT Santa Claus) was from Myra, a town in Asia Minor. Today we call the country Turkey.
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.
saint nicholas of myra was about 73 years old when he died.
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.
The story of St. Nicholas is based on the life of Saint Nicholas of Myra, a bishop in Asia Minor in the 4th century.
Nicholas of Myra was from the town of Myra in Asia Minor, today known as Turkey.
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.
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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.
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.
Saint Nicholas of Myra was of Greek origin.
Saint Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra in Turkey,
No. Saint Nicholas is a Christian festival.
The title of Saint Nicholas of Myra was 'Bishop."
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.