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Nicholas Owen was a Jesuit brother who helped hide priests during the Catholic persecutions in England of the 16th and 17th centuries until he was taken prisoner and martyred. Martyrdom along with his herois works earned him sainthood.

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What is saint Nicholas Owen patron saint of?

Saint Nicholas Owen is the patron saint of Jesuit laypeople and is known for his role as a servant and builder of hiding places for Catholic priests during the English Reformation. He was a member of the Society of Jesus and was martyred for his efforts to protect and shelter Catholics from persecution. His feast day is celebrated on March 22.


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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.


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.


What is Pope Saint Nicholas I the patron saint of?

Pope Saint Nicholas I was pop from 858 until 867 and is also known as Saint Nicholas the Great. He is the patron saint of heart attack and headache sufferers.


What country is Saint Nicholas the patron saint of?

Nicholas of Myra 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.


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,


What was Saint Nicholas' religion?

Saint Nicholas of Myra was a Catholic bishop.


What was the title of Saint Nicholas?

The title of Saint Nicholas of Myra was 'Bishop."