1. There is a legend behind why St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children. Many people know that St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children, but they may not know why he has that title.

Saint Nicholas of Myra, or St. Nicholas, was a bishop during the Roman Empire who became the Patron Saint of Children because of the kindness he showed to young kids.

St. Nicholas may have inspired Santa Claus, ... While formally patron saint of infants and children, it seems like St. Nicholas should more accurately be named patron saint of the negligent parent.

Saint Nicholas of Myra, or St. Nicholas, was a bishop during the Roman Empire who became the Patron Saint of Children because of the kindness he showed to young kids.

Saint Nicholas of Myra, or St. Nicholas, was a bishop during the Roman Empire who became the Patron Saint of Children because of the kindness he showed to young kids.

Saint Nicholas of Myra, or St. Nicholas, was a bishop during the Roman Empire who became the Patron Saint of Children because of the kindness he showed to young kids.

The Helping Hands Children’s Ministry will host a Blessing of the Animals service at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the courtyard of St. Nicholas’ Episcopal Church.

Saint Nicholas of Myra, or St. Nicholas, was a bishop during the Roman Empire who became the Patron Saint of Children because of the kindness he showed to young kids.