Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara in modern day Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus’ words to “sell what you own and give the money to the poor,” Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas very soon became known throughout the land for his generosity to those in need, his dedication to protect children, and his concern for sailors and ships.
Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real (criminals murderers, thieves and robbers) . After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325, where he heroically defended the Church against heresy.
Why he is the inspiration behind Santa Claus: One story tells of a poor man with three daughters. In those days a young woman’s father had to offer prospective husbands something of value – a dowry. This poor man’s daughters, without dowries, were therefore destined to be sold into slavery. Mysteriously, on three different occasions, a bag of gold appeared in their home-providing the needed dowries. The bags of gold, tossed through an open window, are said to have landed in stockings or shoes left before the fire to dry. This led to the custom of children hanging stockings or putting out shoes, eagerly awaiting gifts from Saint Nicholas.
Three students, travelling on their way to Athens. An innkeeper robbed, murdered them and hide their remains in a large pickling tub. It so happened that Bishop Nicholas, traveling along the same route, stopped at this very inn. He found the killer, and prayed earnestly to God to restore the three boys life.
Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real (criminals murderers, thieves and robbers) . After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325, where he heroically defended the Church against heresy.
Why he is the inspiration behind Santa Claus: One story tells of a poor man with three daughters. In those days a young woman’s father had to offer prospective husbands something of value – a dowry. This poor man’s daughters, without dowries, were therefore destined to be sold into slavery. Mysteriously, on three different occasions, a bag of gold appeared in their home-providing the needed dowries. The bags of gold, tossed through an open window, are said to have landed in stockings or shoes left before the fire to dry. This led to the custom of children hanging stockings or putting out shoes, eagerly awaiting gifts from Saint Nicholas.
Three students, travelling on their way to Athens. An innkeeper robbed, murdered them and hide their remains in a large pickling tub. It so happened that Bishop Nicholas, traveling along the same route, stopped at this very inn. He found the killer, and prayed earnestly to God to restore the three boys life.
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That is a story from (https://www. sydneycatholic. org/advent/2018/the-story-of-st-nicholas/) Today is the first day i read the story about who Santa was too. But since i was a kid, i ve never believed that Santa would Come with gifts. I still don't believe that.😅But its fun to celebrate.
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German guy, right?
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How about that... may one less piece of coal in stocking this year. ;-)
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