According to the Eastern Church, Nicholas was the only son of wealthy Christian parents named Epiphanus and Johanna. There is, however, no confirmation of this.
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.
Saint Nicholas (NOT Santa Claus) was from Myra, a town in Asia Minor. Today we call the country Turkey.
Nicholas of Myra was from the town of Myra in Asia Minor, today known as Turkey.
Nicholas was the name given him by his parents.
His parents named him Nicholas after an uncle who was a Catholic bishop.
Saint Nicholas, aka parents, place small gifts in their children's shoes to celebrate St. Nicholas Day on December 6.
Nicholas of Myra was the only son of wealthy Christian parents named Epiphanus and Johanna.
It is said that they died during a plague or epidemic when Nicholas was still quite young.
Both parents of Saint Nicholas of Myra died during an epidemic. I can find no information if it was the plague or, perhaps. a virulent flu virus.
Nicholas was the name given to him by his parents when he was born. The title 'Saint' was awarded to him after he died by the early Christians who were impressed with his saintly life and generosity.
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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.
If Nicholas had any siblings, there is no reference to them or their names in any biography this writer has encountered. It is known, however, that his parents died of a plague when he was quite young and an uncle took him in.
There is no surviving record of the education Nicholas received. However, his parents were quite wealthy so we can be certain he received the best education available at the time. When his parents died in an epidemic his uncle, also named Nicholas and who was a bishop, raised the young Nicholas.
He was known for giving poor children presents, whose parents could not afford them.