At one time Nicholas was on a sea voyage to visit the Holy Land. A violent storm came up and all were in fear that the ship would be sunk. Nicholas prayed that the storm would stop - and it did.
There is no designated patron of Greek sailors. However, St, Nicholas was born in a Greek colony and is a patron saint of sailors.
The patron saint of running water is St. John Nepomucene
Yes, yes and yes. St. Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of all three plus many more.
Yes, St. Michael is the patron saint of mariners and sailors.
St. Michael the Archangel is a patron saint of sailors.
Pope St. Nicholas I is not a patron saint.
St. Nicholas of Myra is a patron saint of Russia and Greece.
St. Nicholas is not the patron saint of Turkey. He is the patron saint of Russia and Greece.
Another name for St. Nicholas is Santa Claus. This name evolved from the Dutch "Sinterklaas," which is a shortened form of Saint Nicholas. St. Nicholas is also known as the patron saint of children, sailors, and merchants, among others.
St. Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.
The patron saint of brides is St. Nicholas.
Correct. He is also the patron saint of many of other countries and occupations.