St. Nicholas was a real catch ... It was a good time to do it: the Christian city, located in present-day Turkey, had just ...

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.

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 ...

Orthodox Christians across Azerbaijan gathered to celebrate Easter, one of the most sacred holidays in Christianity, marking ...

The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the death of Francis Asbury, Sylvester II becoming pope, and Saint Nicholas ...

Canadian authorities returned three sacred relics of Saint Nicholas to Italy after they were illegally exported. The items—a bone relic, a reliquary containing multiple relics, and a wooden ...

St Nicholas Church of Tolentino is a historic and architectural landmark. It has contributed greatly to the preservation and growth of the Bangla language, culture, and education ...

The name “Myrofores” designates the Myrrh-bearing women who went to the tomb of Jesus Christ early on the first day of the ...

Born some time after 260 A.D. in Myra (now the Demre district of Antalya, Turkey), Saint Nicholas was an early Christian bishop and patron saint of children and sailors. He became idolised for his ...

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, located off East Ave. in Erie, is preparing for Holy Week with its long-standing custom of ...