The first female Orthodox saint in North America was an Indigenous woman who spent her entire life with her Yup'ik family and ...

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.

Father Dustin Lyon explained, “St. Nicholas was an Orthodox bishop in the 4th century, in modern day Turkey. He was well known for gift giving.

St. Nicholas Day, observed on December 6, honors Saint Nicholas of Myra, the 4th-century Christian bishop known for his generosity. Celebrated globally, especially in Europe and the US, this day ...

St. Nicholas Day, celebrated on December 6, honors the 4th-century bishop known for his generosity. Rooted in European tradition, children receive tre ...

The Feast of St. Nicholas, fondly referred to by many across the region as St. Nick's Day, takes place annually Dec. 6. Though the holiday involves stockings and small gifts, it is separate from ...

Dec. 4, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Shoes are set out in the hopes of them being filled with sweets for St. Nicholas Day during the Ohio History Connection's annual Dickens of a Christmas event ...

The Feast of St. Nicholas, fondly referred to by many across the region as St. Nick's Day, takes place annually Dec. 6. Though the holiday involves stockings and small gifts, it is separate from ...

The Feast of St. Nicholas, fondly referred to by many across the region as St. Nick's Day, takes place annually Dec. 6. Though the holiday involves stockings and small gifts, it is separate from ...

St. Nicholas Day is celebrated every year on Dec. 6, typically by filling the stockings and shoes children leave out overnight with sweets and toys. It also is a fitting date for the patron saint ...