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Revision as of 18:07, 18 February 2013
- 270-346 AD
- Nikolaos of Myra, part of modern-day Turkey.
- Thaumaturge: Îικόλαος ὠΘαυματουÏγός, Nikolaos ho Thaumaturgos
- Latin: Sanctus Nicolaus
- Dutch: Sinterklaas, derived from "Saint Nikolaos," turned into "Santa Claus" in English.
- A beautifully-scented liquid seeps from his tomb and is known as "the Manna of St. Nicholas."
- Gave gifts secretly to people in need, especially providing dowries so that three poor girls could get married.
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