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St. Nicholas was a bishop in Myra, a city in what is now Modern Turkey. He spent a number of years in prison for being a Christian. Once he was released he continued his work as a bishop. He was very generous, often dropping money secretly into homes of the needy through windows or the fireplace. He is said to have brought three murdered young boys back to life that had been killed and stuffed into a barrel of brine.
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Which country has St. Nicholas as its patron saint?
St. Nicholas of Myra is a patron saint of Russia and Greece.
Is Pope Nicholas I a patron saint?
Pope St. Nicholas I is not a patron saint.
What culture was Saint Nicholas?
St. Nicholas was a Greek.
Which country has Saint Nicholas as a patron saint?
St. Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.
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.
Was Saint Nicholas married?
No, St. Nicholas of Myra was not married.
How many reindeer does Saint Nicholas pull?
None! You have confused Santa Claus with St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas has no reindeer.
What is the trait to Saint Nicholas?
St. Nicholas was generous to those in need.
What was Saint Nicholas' profession?
St. Nicholas of Myra was a Catholic bishop.
Why was Saint Nicholas declared a saint?
St. Nicholas of Myra lived an exemplary life in service to the poor.
What two countries have adopted Saint Nicholas?
St. Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.
Is St Nicholas the patron saint of Russia?
Correct. He is also the patron saint of many of other countries and occupations.
