It is called a crozier.
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.
Nicholas was the name given to him by his parents when he was born. The title 'Saint' was awarded to him after he died by the early Christians who were impressed with his saintly life and generosity.
Saint Nicholas of Myra was a caucasian. He was white.
Saint Nicholas of Myra who currently, and for the last 1600 years, has lived in heaven.
Saint Nicholas is believed to have had a brother named Basil, who also became a saint in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. There is no definitive historical evidence supporting the existence of a sister for Saint Nicholas.
The staff is a bishop's staff or crosier.
St. Nicholas is shown with the bishop's staff or crozier.
saint nicholas claws
The staff is a bishop's staff or crosier.
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.
Nicholas was the name given him by his parents.
It is called a crozier and is carried by all bishops.
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas's other (or more likely, real) name is Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas
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