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St. Nicholas was originally buried in his Church in Myra, Asia Minor, but his relics were stolen by Italians about the 11th century and moved to Bari, Italy, where they remain today.

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Where is St Nicholas buried?

Saint Nicholas is believed to have died, and been buried, in the city of Myra, Turkey. He was a bishop there. In the year 1087 sailors from Bari, Italy, stole the relics from the monks at Myra and carried them off to Bari where they remain today. The remains arrived on 9 May 1087. There are numerous variations of this account. In some versions those taking the relics are characterized as thieves or pirates, in others they are said to have taken them in response to a vision wherein Saint Nicholas himself appeared and commanded that his relics be moved in order to preserve them from the impending Muslim conquest.


Where is Saint Nicholas buried?

Saint Nicholas is believed to have died, and been buried, in the city of Myra, where he was Bishop. However, in the 12th century, pirates from Bari, Italy, stole his relics and moved them to the church in Bari and that is where they remain today.


Where did the first real St Nicholas live?

Saint Nicholas, the real person behind the legend of Santa Claus, lived in the ancient city of Myra in Lycia, which is now modern-day Turkey. He was a Christian bishop known for his generosity and kindness, especially towards children and the poor.


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Where is st mungo buried?

St. Mungo, also known as St. Kentigern, is said to be buried at the Glasgow Cathedral in Scotland. The cathedral, also known as St. Mungo's Cathedral, is dedicated to him and is believed to be his final resting place.

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