Through his timely gifts, Saint Nicholas helped to restore the - TopicsExpress



          

Through his timely gifts, Saint Nicholas helped to restore the hope of this family, and hundreds more in his community. But the ministry of Bishop Nicholas extended beyond giving gifts. History tells us that he was persecuted by the Roman authorities and imprisoned for his faith. Later, when Emperor Constantine made Christianity the state religion, Nicholas boldly defended the doctrine of the Trinity at the Council of Nicea. Throughout his ministry, Bishop Nicholas selflessly poured out his life and his fortune as he served the people in and around his home. The story of our modern Santa Claus begins with this same Nicholas, who was born during the third century in Patara, a village in what is now Demre, Turkey.... (and for the full story, see the link below!)
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 05:02:20 +0000

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