San nicola

The great Saint Nicholas, whom everybody knows and speaks of, was an Archbishop at Myra in Asia Minor. He has come to be honored as the patron saint of children. His relics were taken by the Ital…

"Saint Nicholas of Myra icon reproduction on a wooden plaque. Sizes: Small - 8.5cm x 11cm / 3.34 inches x 4.33 inches Medium - 10cm x 13.5cm / 3.93inches x 5.31inches Large - 12cm x 16.5cm / 4.72inches x 6.49inches Saint Nicholas of Myra, also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent. Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nicholas the Wonderworker. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers…

Bari is home to the bones and relics of St. Nicholas — AKA Santa Claus, Babbo Natale, Father Christmas

St. Nick vs. the heretic Arius at the Council of Nicea, 325 A.D.

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Basilica San Nicola. Bari, Italy. 17th century ceiling. Seen here is the panel that fills the apse. Paradise with the Eternal Father forms the theme of the central transept.

Putin's St. Nicholas On Wednesday April 25th the American Director of the Holy See Press Office, Greg Burke, announced

Basilica of Saint Nicholas (Bari, Italy) by Anatoly V

Catholic families have a wide variety of Christmas gift-giving traditions. While many children grew up receiving gifts from Santa Claus, families in some areas of the country are making the decision to not celebrate Santa in their homes. Is it wrong to lie to our kids, or is Santa a harmless and fun Christmas tradition? While it’s up to each family to decide what is best for their kids, here is some advice that Father Simon shared with a concerned mother. “A couple of weeks ago, my…