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Nicholas of Myra

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Roman Emperor Diocletian 5

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Roman Emperor Constantine 7

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Arius and Nicholas at NicaeaPicture from www.stnicholascenter.org

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The Lord Jesus Appearing to Nicholas in Prison Picture from

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The Council of Nicaea12

Nicholas was Bishop of Myra until his death on December

6, 343.Within two generations,

Nicholas was considered a saint by the Church.

He is remembered by the Christian Church on Dec. 6th

as a faithful Pastor and Confessor/Defender of the

Christian Faith.Most agree that Nicholas of Myra is the origin of Santa

Claus.

Nicholas, Bishop of Myra: Faithful Pastor and

Confessor/Defender of the Christian Faith.

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