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The demands of artist’s work are simple: everything that has been taken from Indigenous peoples must be returned ...
“St. Nicholas of Tolentine is, without a doubt, his favorite saint. He is the protector of his perpetual vows, his great devotion within Augustinian spirituality,” said Peruvian priest Father ...
While it's not celebrated nationwide, St. Nicholas Day holds a special place for German and Dutch communities across the U.S. Festivities and traditions are held in various cities, including in ...
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant celebrated its 120th anniversary on Dec. 6. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Eminence, the Most Rev. Archbishop Mark Maymon of the Diocese of ...
The Church of St. Nicholas in Antalya, Türkiye has long been believed to be the burial site of Saint Nicholas, but recent excavations have finally unearthed a sarcophagus which archaeologists ...
The Feast of St. Nicholas, fondly referred to by many across the region as St. Nick's Day, takes place annually on Dec. 6. Though the holiday involves stockings and small gifts, it is separate ...
After years of excavation work, the leader of an archeological expedition at the Church of St. Nicholas in Demre, Turkey, announced this week that her team has found a sarcophagus that may contain ...
The gist of it is this: In 1087 two Italian cities, Venice and Bari, raced to be the first to steal the bones of St. Nicholas—known to us as Santa Claus—from a basilica in what is now southern ...
Just in time for Christmas, the iconic Saint Nicholas has a new home. Or rather, The Icon Museum and Study Center in Clinton has just unveiled its latest acquisition, a 19th century icon titled ...
Archeologists have discovered what they believe to be the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the philanthropic Greek bishop and inspiration behind Christmas icon Santa Claus. The six-foot-long limestone ...
Archaeologists say they've found Tomb of St Nicholas who inspired the story of 'Santa Claus.' They uncovered a six-foot-long limestone tomb with a raised lid and pitch roof buried up to six feet ...
St. Nicholas Day, celebrated on December 6, honors the 4th-century bishop known for his generosity. Rooted in European tradition, children receive treats, while the naughty may get playful ...