Saint Nicholas of Myra[a] (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), [3][4][b] also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Patara in …

5 days ago · News Father Christmas Who was St Nicholas? The truth behind the Christmas' patron saint's origin story The jolly figure in red we picture today is far from the real St Nicholas, a slim 4th …

6 days ago · Learn about the life of the historical St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra. After the Reformation, devotion to Nicholas disappeared in all the Protestant countries of Europe except Holland, where his …

5 days ago · This blog post presents a story about a young boy who is visited on St. Nicholas’s day (December 6) by the saint and his monstrous companion Krampus. Essentially a hairy, horned devil, …

Dec 1, 2025 · St. Nicholas Day (December 6), or the Feast of Sinterklaas, is celebrated to honor St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children who is traditionally tied to Christmas.

Jun 11, 2025 · Nicholas is most often used as a boy name. Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Nicholas.

Dec 11, 2025 · Saint Nicholas, the 4th-century bishop of Myra, is one of the most revered figures in Christian history. Known today as the inspiration for the modern Santa Claus, the real St. Nicholas …

Dec 6, 2025 · Both the Eastern and Western Churches honor him, and it is claimed that after the Blessed Virgin, he is the saint most pictured by Christian artists. And yet historically, we can pinpoint …

The life of Nicholas, along with early and later associated miracles, are told in basic re-tellings. These thirty-eight stories, drawn from ancient sources, Orthodox tradition, and The Golden Legend, form …

Dec 6, 2024 · Saint Nicholas was an early Christian bishop of the ancient Greek city of Myra (modern-day Demre, Turkey). During his life he gained the reputation of uncommon concern for the needs of …