
Also known as Sanctus Nicolaus, Nicolau de Mira, São Nicolau de Mira, São Nicolau de Bari, Nikolaos de Mira, São Nicolau, São Nicolau, o Taumaturgo, Nicolau
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, he is also known as Nicholas the Wonderworker. Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, children, brewers, pawnbrokers, toymakers, unmarried people, and students in various cities and countries around Europe. His reputation evolved among the pious, as was common for early Christian saints, and his legendary habit of secret gift-giving gave rise to the folklore of Santa Claus through Sinterklaas.
Saint Nicholas of Myra was an early Christian bishop from Anatolia whose reputation for performing miracles and giving gifts in secret made him one of the most widely venerated saints in Europe, with patronage over numerous professions and groups of people. His legendary generosity and miraculous deeds eventually transformed into the modern folklore figure of Santa Claus through Dutch and European traditions.
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