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[[Image:Nicholas the Wonderworker.jpg|thumb|right|200pxl|St Nicholas of Myra]]
Our father among the [[saint]]s '''Nicholas of Myra''', [[Wonder-worker]], was the [[archbishop]] of Myra in southern Asia Minor in the fourth century and , known especially for his [[care for the poor]]. He is also the basis for the Santa Claus legends and imagery which accompany [[Christmas]] celebrations in much of the world, derived from the Dutch celebration of his feast day as the patron saint of sailors (Sinterklaas).
While widely honored and [[veneration|venerated]], not only in the Orthodox Church, but throughout most Christian groups, little is known historically of the life of Nicholas. He is known to have been archbishop of Myra and he may have participated in the [[First Ecumenical Council|Council of Nicea]] in 325. In addition to being honored as the [[patron saint]] of many countries, notably Greece and Russia, and of cities, he is the patron of many occupational groups, most notably of sea-farers. St. Nicholas is commemorated by the Church on [[December 6]], and also on [[May 9]] (the transfer of his relics) and on [[July 29]] (his nativity).
:And saving the innocent from death.
:Therefore you are blessed as one become wise in the grace of God.
==See also==
*[[Philanthropy]]
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