Polycarp
The 86-year-old bishop you are referring to is Saint Polycarp of Smyrna. He was an early Christian martyr who lived in Asia Minor during the 2nd century. Polycarp was known for his strong defense of Christian doctrine and was ultimately martyred by being burned at the stake for refusing to renounce his faith. His life and martyrdom are commemorated in the Christian tradition, highlighting his role as a key figure in early Christianity.
Of course he was a Christian. Nicholas of Myra was a 4th century Catholic bishop in Asia Minor - modern Turkey.
He was bishop of Myra in Asia Minor - today southern Turkey.
Of course he was a Christian. Nicholas of Myra was a 4th century Catholic bishop in Asia Minor - modern Turkey.
No, they are Greeks of Minor Asia, native to the northern part of Minor Asia long before the Turks arrived in Minor Asia.
He was the bishop of Myra, Asia Minor, today part of modern Turkey.
Nicholas of Myra was the bishop of the town of Myra in a Greek colony in Asia Minor.
Myra, in Asia Minor (today's Turkey)
Paul
St. Nicholas was the bishop of Myra in the Asia Minor.
Yes, Saint Nicholas was a Catholic bishop in the early Christian Church. He is known for his generosity and his acts of kindness, which inspired the tradition of gift-giving during the Christmas season.
Saint Nicholas, who was born in Asia Minor in the third century, was a Christian.