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St. Nicholas is regarded as the patron saint of sailors and of Russia; also of children, bringing them gifts on 6 Dec. (his feast day; whence 'Santa Claus', a Dutch for 'Saint Nicholas'). His symbol is sometimes three bags of gold, the dowry he is supposed to have given to save three girls from degradation., original icon painting by artist Tamara
St. Nicholas worked lot of miracles, such as the rescuing of three maidens from being forced into prostitution or saving three men wrongfully condemned to death; more than once, the saint saved those drowning in the sea and provided release from captivity, original icon painting by artist Tamara Rigishvili
Bishop Nicholas became known for his generosity to those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships. Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas was exiled and imprisoned, original icon painting by artist Tamara Rigishvili
He was Greek and was born during the third century in the village of Patara. The name Nicholas means “people's victory” in Greek. He was often referred to as “boy bishop”, becoming a bishop at the age of 30 years, original icon painting by artist Tamara Rigishvili
Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, children, brewers, pawnbrokers, students in various cities and countries around Europe, original icon painting by artist Tamara Rigishvili

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