St. Nicholas was bishop of Myra (present day Turkey) in the 4th century. Considering that we know nothing else historically about him, his popularity is amazing. Patron of children, bankers, pawnbrokers, sailors, perfumers, brides, prostitutes, travelers, fishermen, dock workers, brewers, poets, and prisoners. Also of Russia, Greece, and Sicily. Also of hundreds of churches and thousands of men named Nick. St. Nicholas, pray that we may imitate your generosity.
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