or St. Nick for short — but he’s far from the only figure in history to have that title. There was, indeed, a real Christian bishop who used the same moniker: Nicholas of Myra, also known as ...

Born some time after 260 A.D. in Myra (now the Demre district of Antalya, Turkey), Saint Nicholas was an early Christian ...

It is hard to imagine the cheery, plump version of Santa Claus emerged from Saint Nicholas, the 4th century Bishop of Myra ...

Saint Nicholas was born in Lycia in Asia Minor ... and only released when Constantine the Great came to power and made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.

Whether you know him as Santa Claus, Sinterklaas, St. Nicholas, or just Ol' Saint Nick, the figure stands as an enduring testament to Christianity's foundational place in Western culture.

Archaeologists in Türkiye believe they’ve uncovered the burial site of Saint Nicholas, the fourth-century Christian bishop who later became the inspiration for Santa Claus. Beneath the Church ...

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include ...

He is one of the most revered figures in Christianity, particularly in the Orthodox and Catholic traditions. He gained fame as a man full of compassion, generosity, and faith. Saint Nicholas was ...

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church is part of the Orthodox ... the valley to celebrate in worship together and enjoy Orthodox Christian fellowship. We welcome all visitors, whether you are just passing ...