Saint Nicholas of Myra, icon painting on the window. Saint Nicholas of Myra traditionally 15 March 270 ââ¬â 6 December, also known as Nicholas of Bari, was an early Christian bishop of the ancient Greek maritime city of Myra in Asia Minor Ancient Greek: ÃÅÃÂÃÂñ, modern-day Demre, Turkey during the time of the Roman Empire.[7] He is revered by many Christians as a saint.[8] Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nicholas the Wonderworker.[c] Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, children, brewers, pawnbrokers, and students in various cities and countries around Europe. His reputation evolved among the faithful, as was common for early Christian saints, and his legendary habit of secret gift-giving gave rise to the traditional model of Santa Claus `Saint Nick` through Sinterklaas.
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