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  2. Saint Nicholas - Wikipedia

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    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 Anatolia (in modern-day Antalya Province, Turkey) during the time of the Roman Empire.

  3. Myra - Wikipedia

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    The bishop of Myra at that time was Saint Nicholas. The 6th-century Index of Theodorus Lector is the first document that lists him among the fathers of the First Council of Nicaea in 325. [ 12 ] Many other bishops of Myra are named in extant documents, including Petrus, the author of theological works in defence of the Council of Chalcedon ...

  4. St. Nicholas Church, Demre - Wikipedia

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    Ceiling fresco. St. Nicholas Church is an ancient East Roman basilica church in the ancient city of Myra, now a museum located in modern Demre, Antalya Province, Turkey.It was built above the burial place of Saint Nicholas, a 4th-century Christian bishop of Myra, [1] [2] an important religious figure for Eastern Orthodox Christians and Roman Catholics and the historical inspiration for Santa ...

  5. What is St. Nicholas Day? How the German and Dutch holiday ...

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    Saint Nicholas of Myra, or St. Nicholas, was a bishop during the Roman Empire who became the Patron Saint of Children because of the kindness he showed to young kids. He was widely known for gift ...

  6. Saint Nicholas Day - Wikipedia

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    Nicholas of Myra, according to Christian tradition, was born in Patar in Asia Minor. [10] He is said to have made a pilgrimage to Egypt to study theology under the Desert Fathers after which he was consecrated the Bishop of Myra. [10] During the Diocletianic Persecution of Christians, Nicholas of Myra was imprisoned. [10]

  7. Category:Saint Nicholas - Wikipedia

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    Articles associated with Saint Nicholas (270-343), an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Myra in Asia Minor (Ancient Greek: Μύρα; modern-day Demre, Turkey) during the time of the Roman Empire.

  8. Michel Abrass - Wikipedia

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    On 17 October 2006, Pope Benedict XVI consented to the Melkite Synod choice of Abrass as Curial Bishop of Antioch and titular bishop of Abydus. [1] [2] On 11 November 2006 he was appointed Titular Archbishop of Myra of Greek Melkites and on 10 December 2006 was consecrated bishop by the Melkite Patriarch of Antioch, Gregory III Laham.

  9. Giovanni Francesco Nicolai - Wikipedia

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    Giovanni Francesco Nicolai was born in Leonessa, Italy and ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor. [2] When the Apostolic Vicariate of Nanking was elevated to a diocese, he was chosen by newly named Bishop Gregory Luo Wenzao as his assistant and successor (on May 29, 1688, the Holy See had granted Wenzao the right to choose and nominate his successor). [7]