Jolly Old St. Nicholas

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One of the most interesting people in the history of the world is St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was believed to have been born in the third century in a village by the name of Patara. This region was primarily Greek and is now to part of Turkey. St. Nicholas was raised to be a devote catholic. St. Nicholas live by the quote from Jesus, "sell what you own and give the money to the poor." The young Nicholas took these words to heart and used his entire inheritance to help the poor and suffering.

St. Nicholas dedicated his life to God and eventually became the bishop of Myra. As bishop, he became well known for his good deeds and generosity. He also had a great love for children.

Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, Bishop Nicholas was exiled and imprisoned for his faith. There was no room in the prison for real criminals, because it was so full of religious people.

St. Nicholas performed many miracles throughout his life and exercised a special power over flames. He only took nourishment once on Wednesdays and Fridays for fasting.

When he heard that a father who had fallen into poverty, was unable to support his three daughters who were falling to a life of sin. Nicholas secretly flung a bag of gold through the window by the sleeping father. He did this on three separate occasions for each of the daughters weddings.

With out a doubt, St. Nicholas is one of the most popular saints in the world. In America, he is survived in the personality of Santa Claus. The happy, round, white-bearded man who captivates children with promises of gifts on the night before Christmas day. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of children. So his image of course would have to do with his love and compassion toward children. He is also the p...

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... and to put all of my trust in God and to trust that God will lead me down the right path . That their is no one more powerful than God and that I should never forget that. God can do miracles and he can help people do amazing things hear on earth to help and show the true mighty and glory and our Lord Jesus Christ. St. Nicholas is a great person and everyone should no more about him.

Works Cited

Butler, Alban, and Michael J. Walsh. Butler's Lives of the Saints. December ed. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1985. Foley,

Leonard. Saint of the Day: A Life and Lesson for Each of the 173 Saints of the New Missal. Cincinnati, OH: St. Anthony

Messenger, 1974 "Saint Nicholas of Myra, Bishop and Wonder-Worker." About.com Catholicism. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2014.

"St. Nicholas." - Saints & Angels. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Mar. 2014.

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