St Nicholas Solid Pewter Patron Saint Medal One Inch with Stainless Steel Chain. His name is Nicholas, patron saint of brewers. He is a patron saint of children and of sailors, but he is also the patron saint of prostitutes. As long as anyone can remember, Dave Lyon’s portrait of St. Nicholas has hung in our brewhouse. Kontakion of Saint Nicholas Third Tone Saintly One, (St. Nicholas) in Myra you proved yourself a priest; for in fulfilling the Gospel of Christ, venerable One, you laid down your life for your people and saved the innocent from death.
St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children. 3.5 out of 5 stars 6. The first of these patronage is most likely due to the legend that during his lifetime, he appeared to storm tossed mariners who invoked his aid off the coast of Lycia and brought them safely to port. One of the most famous religious figures in Swiss history, he was known affectionately as "Bruder Klaus," and was much venerated in Switzerland. Some countries celebrate St. Nicholas … Nicholas is the patron saint of children, merchants, sailors, students, archers, repentant thieves, pawnbrokers, brewers and many more. St. Nicholas is celebrated as the patron saint of several classes of people, especially, in the East, of sailors and in the West of children. Stories from the Life of St. Nicholas: Learn how the stories we have about St. Nicholas developed over the centuries as they were told and retold by people who loved the saint.
Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as “Nikolaos the Wonderworker”.
Born: 1245 at Sant' Angelo, ... - St. Nicholas of Tolentino by Michael DiGregorio, page 24-25, 2004, by Alba House ... 2004, by Alba House St. Nicholas is recognized by the Church as the Patron of the Holy Souls by the Church. Sailors, claiming St. Nicholas as patron, carried stories of his favor and protection far and wide. The man was grateful, but Nicholas requested him to keep his identity as the benefactor a secret. He made a pilgrimage to the holy city Jerusalem, where he found a place to withdraw to devote himself to prayer. 95. His generous spirit and love for youth have led the way to the popular tradition of the gift-giving Santa Claus celebrated throughout the world. He is considered the patron saint of Switzerland. Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker - Our Patron Saint Nicholas March 15th, 270 – December 6th, 343), is a 4th-century saint and Bishop of Myra (Demre, part of modern-day Turkey) in Lycia. He is considered the patron saint of Switzerland. In addition the Society sponsors a spring festival called the Paas, or Easter Festival each year. Though he is one of the most popular saints in the Greek as well as the Latin Church, there is scarcely anything historically certain about him except that he was Bishop of Myra in the fourth century.. Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nicholas the Wonderworker.
About St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of Russia and Greece, of a number of cities, and of sailors and children, among many other groups, and was noted for his generosity. Bishop of Myra in Lycia; died 6 December, 345 or 352.
Nicholas, our father and priest of priests, intercede with Christ our God that He may save our souls." He was formally canonized in 1947.
Saint Nicholas is said to be just about everyone’s saint; he is surely named the patron saint of more causes than any other saint. St. Nicholas St. Nicholas. Saint Nicholas’ Story. One of the most famous religious figures in Swiss history, he was known affectionately as "Bruder Klaus," and was much venerated in Switzerland. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of Beit Jala, a town 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) west of Bethlehem where the saint spent four years of his life on pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
St. Nicholas chapels were built in many seaports. St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, Bishop of Myra. Nicholas is the patron of numerous walks of life. Saint Nicholas of Myra (traditionally 15 March 270 – 6 December 343), also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Myra in Asia Minor (Greek: Μύρα; modern-day Demre, Turkey) during the time of the Roman Empire. Saint Nicholas’ Story The absence of the “hard facts” of history is not necessarily an obstacle to the popularity of saints, as the devotion to Saint Nicholas shows. SAINT NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINO.