Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra, Lycia modern day Turkey.
He was from a wealthy family and was known for his Generosity
to the poor and a special protector of the innocent and the wronged.
He has spawned many stories such as giving three bags of
gold to prevent a poor man from having to sell his three daughters into slavery
or prostitution.
Many stories grew up around him prior to his becoming Santa
Claus. Some examples:
He is also purported to have raised to life three young boys
who had been murdered and then pickled in a barrel of brine to conceal the foul
crime.
He Induced thieves to return their plunder and during a voyage
to the Holy Lands when a fierce storm blew up which threatened the ship He
prayed to calm the storm.
He died in 346 AD at Myra and his relics are held in
Bari.
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