Saint Nicholas
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Saint Nicholas of Myra, also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of Greek descent from the maritime city of Patara in Anatolia during the time of the Roman Empire. Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession,... Wikipedia
Born: March 15, 270 AD, Patara, Türkiye
Died: December 6, 343 AD (age 73 years), Myra, Türkiye
Parents: Theophanes and Nonna
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