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St. Nicholas of Myra

December 64th century

Feast day: December 6, and December 19 on the Old Calendar.

St. Nicholas of Myra (270-343 AD) was Bishop of Myra in Lycia. Known as Nicholas the Wonderworker for his many miracles, he is one of the most beloved Orthodox saints.

Famous for his generosity to the poor and protection of children, he attended the First Ecumenical Council and defended Orthodox doctrine.

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