In a mystery spanning centuries, relics of Saint Nicholas, who inspired Santa Claus ... countries of giving presents on the Saint’s feast day. Children began leaving socks or shoes next ...

The bishops listened respectfully. As Arius vigorously continued, Nicholas became more and more agitated. Finally, he could no longer bear what he believed was essential being attacked.

St. Nicholas was named a saint by the church on Dec. 6, which is the same day he is believed to have died in 343 A.D. The day is celebrated as a feast day. The Dec. 6 Feast of St. Nicholas became ...

For the Greek community in Tarpon Springs, the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral ... we may get 25,000 people here for the Feast of Epiphany. But that kind of frames who we are.

“St. Nicholas is a little hard to say. Children started simplifying it to Santa Claus.” The feast day of St. Nicholas, Dec. 6, was celebrated by the Dutch as a gift-giving day when children ...

which is the day his feast is celebrated in the Roman Catholic Church. He is deeply revered in the East as well, especially in the Russian Orthodox Church. The location of St. Nicholas ...

hoping to borrow the relic for a veneration ceremony to celebrate the local church’s 160th anniversary during the week of the Feast of Saint Nicholas, which was Friday. “I think the whole ...

While the rain was pouring down in sheets last evening, and everything outside was as uncomfortable as possible, a jolly company of the members of the St. Nicholas Society was gathering in one of ...

The legend of St Nicholas, known for his kindness, compassion and devotion, has been passed on through generations. The feast day has roots in Europe, Germany and Austria, while it's relatively ...

The family had just sailed to Vyshgorod to celebrate the feast day of St. Boris and St. Gleb. Grieving over their drowned baby, the parents prayed to St. Nicholas to perform a miracle. The next ...