The title was given to thieves who had been reformed through the urging of Saint Nicholas. Most of them were young boys, street urchins.
The patron saint of thieves is Saint Nicholas. He is also known as Nicholas of Myra or Nicholas the Wonderworker. Saint Nicholas is revered for his generosity and kindness, particularly towards those in need. His feast day is celebrated on December 6th in many Christian traditions.
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There are no patron saints of theft. However, St. Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of thieves as he worked hard to reform them. Sometimes thieves are called "Clerks of St. Nicholas."
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.
Saint Nicholas of Myra was of Greek origin.
Saint Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra in Turkey,
Saint Nicholas of Myra was a Catholic bishop.
The title of Saint Nicholas of Myra was 'Bishop."
No. Saint Nicholas is a Christian festival.
St. Nicholas is not the patron saint of Turkey. He is the patron saint of Russia and Greece.
Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.
St. Nicholas of Myra is the patron saint of Greece and Russia.