Saint Nicholas

Saint Nicholas, also known as Nikolaus in Germany and Sinterklaas (a contracted form of Sint Nicolaas) in the Netherlands and Flanders, is the common name for the historical Saint Nicholas of Myra, who lived in 4th century Byzantine Lycia, (modern Turkey). and had a reputation for secret gift-giving. This is as much as is generally known about him in the West, where he is seen as the main inspiration for the character of Santa Claus. Among Orthodox Christians, he is remembered with more reverence and less frivolity.

Related Topics:
Germany - Netherlands - Flanders - Myra - 4th century - Byzantine - Lycia - Turkey - Gift - Santa Claus - Orthodox Christians

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Saint Nicholas is revered by many as the patron saint of seamen, merchants, archers, children, paedohpiles, prostitutes, pharmacists, lawyers and prisoners and of Russia and Amsterdam.

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