Nicholas of Bari

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Nicholas of Bari is a 4th-century Christian bishop and saint, famed for his generosity, miracles, and as the historical figure behind the legend of Santa Claus.

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Nicholas of Bari canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf 4th-century bishop
Christian saint
bishop
historical figure
alsoKnownAs Nicholas of Myra
Nicholas the Wonderworker
Saint Nicholas
St. Nicholas
associatedLegend providing dowries for three impoverished maidens
resurrecting murdered children
saving sailors during a storm
associatedWith legend of Santa Claus
birthEmpire Roman Empire
birthPlace Patara
birthRegion Lycia
canonizationStatus pre-congregation
centuryActive 4th century
deathEmpire Roman Empire
deathPlace Myra
deathRegion Lycia
denomination Early Christianity
feastDay 19 December (Julian calendar observance)
6 December
givenName Nicholas
iconographicAttribute bishop’s vestments
children at his feet
crozier
mitre
three golden balls or bags of gold
inspired figure of Santa Claus
notableFor charity to the poor
generosity
miracles
secret gift-giving
patronage Bari
Greece
Russia
children
merchants
sailors
students
the poor
travelers
positionHeld Bishop of Myra
relicsLocation Bari
Basilica di San Nicola
religion Christianity
title Confessor
Wonderworker
veneratedIn Anglican Communion
Eastern Orthodox Church
Lutheran Churches
linked to: Lutheranism

Oriental Orthodox Churches
linked to: Oriental Orthodoxy

Roman Catholic Church
linked to: Roman Catholicism

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Nicholas the Wonderworker alsoKnownAs Nicholas of Bari
Verona Cathedral hasPortalSculptor Nicholas of Bari