Who Was Saint Nicholas Of Myra, The Inspiration For Santa Claus? Saint Nicholas of Myra was born in 270 C.E. in Patara, Lycia, then within the Roman Empire and now part of Türkiye. Much about his ...

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 ...

Gradually, the religious image was fully transformed into a secular icon. St. Nicholas of Myra was represented in medieval art holding four loaves of bread as a symbol of his generosity.

It is hard to imagine the cheery, plump version of Santa Claus emerged from Saint Nicholas, the 4th century Bishop of Myra who, as a nursing infant, fasted on holy days and whose bones were stolen ...

A museum director in Turkey has been fired after it was revealed that she had been illegally removing parts of an ancient Greek church.

"Some sources suggest that St. Nicholas was buried near the sacred area of the city of Myra," Findik said. "The fact that we have found a sarcophagus near the church, which is thought to house his ...

Scientists used data from the skull of Saint Nicholas of Myra — whose penchant for gift-giving prompted the legend of Father Christmas — to “forensically recreate” his white-bearded likeness.

Historical sources from the 5th and 6th centuries indicate that Saint Nicholas was buried near the sacred temenos area of Myra, the ancient city where Demre now stands. "We can propose with this ...

Scientists have made this Christmas season a little brighter by bringing the face of the real Santa Claus to life. Saint Nicholas of Myra, who lived over 1,700 years ago, has been a beloved figure ...

The Church of Santa Claus in Myra The city of Myra, located in modern-day Turkey, is home to the Church of St. Nicholas, which serves as an important site for the Santa Claus legend. After leaving ...

One of the oldest churches in Brighton and Hove can have new lighting after a proposal was granted planning permission by ...