Saint Nicholas of Bari

He was born in Patara (Turkey). Since he was young he was noted by his detached nature, and on the death of his parents, inherited a large fortune which he put to the service of the needy. He went to live in Mira (Turkey), where he was consecrated Bishop. He was arrested under the rule of Emperor Licinius and released under Constantine. He participated in the Council of Nicaea. Died on this day in the year 345. His remains rest in the Italian city of Bari, thus the nickname of Saint Nicholas of Bari, although never set foot there.

The traditions and legends of the Holy are very widespread throughout all the world. In Germany is known as Nikolaus and Saint Claus in the Anglo-Saxon countries.

Celebration	6 of December Saints of the day
Name	Nicolás is a man's name. masculine version names: Italiano: Bari, Nicola. English: Nicholas. Español: Nicko, Nico, Niko. Deutsch: Niqolas. feminine version names: Español: Nicky, Nicol. English: Nicole. Français: Nicolle. Other saints with the same name: Saint Nicholas of Flüe Saint Nicholas of Tolentine Saint Nicholas Pieck and companions Saint Nicolás Estudita Saint Nicolás I papa Saint Nicolás of Trani Saint Nicolás Owen Saints Nicolás y Trano Blessed Nicholas Bunkerd Kitbamrung Blessed Nicolás de la Torre Merino Blessed Nicolás de Mier Francisco Blessed Nicolas Paglia Blessed Nicolas Roland Blessed Nicolas Savouret Blessed Nicolas Stensen Blessed Nicolas Stenso
Meaning	Protector y defensor de pueblos
Birth	in Patara in current Turkey Saints born in Turkey
Death	on year 345 in Mira in current Turkey Saints dead in Turkey
Process	We have no record of his canonization process.

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