Sarcophagus of St. Nicholas — inspiration for 'Santa Claus' — may have been found: report
"After Myra fell to the Seljuk Turks in 1071, Adriatic rivals Bari and Venice were in competition to bring the relics of Saint Nicholas to their cities. The Bari expedition, with three ships, sixty-two sailors and two priests, beat out the Venetians and ...
A Christmas miracle? Archaeologists uncover tomb of 'Santa Claus' inspiration Saint Nicholas
The discovery could provide fresh insight into the celebrated patron saint that inspired Santa Claus. View on euronews
'Santa Claus' sarcophagus believed to be discovered during excavation project
The sarcophagus was found in the church’s two-story annex, which is believed to be the original burial site of Saint Nicholas, a bishop who lived in the ancient city of Myra during the fourth ...
Sarcophagus of Saint Nicholas, real Santa Claus discovered after 1,600 years in Turkey
In a major turn of events, a team of archaeologists recently discovered a sarcophagus believed to contain the remains of Saint Nicholas.Saint Nicholas, the real-life figure, who is known for his acts of kindness and generosity,
Sarcophagus Believed to Be of Saint Nicholas Discovered in Turkey
A limestone sarcophagus in the Church of Saint Nicholas in Myra, Turkey was found which could be linked to Saint Nicholas himself
1,600-Year-Old ‘Santa Claus' Coffin Discovered by Archaeologists
Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a limestone sarcophagus at St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, believed to be the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the Christian bishop who inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
Archaeologists Found 1,600 Years Old Coffin of ‘Santa Claus’, Hoping to ‘Find an Inscription on the Sarcophagus’
Old Coffin of ‘Santa Claus’, Hoping to ‘Find an Inscription on the Sarcophagus’ Archaeologists recently discovered a limestone sarcophagus from the St. Nicholas Church in Demre, Antalya, Turkey. Researchers believed it was the burial site of the Greek bishop Saint Nicholas,
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The True Story of St. Nicholas Is Way More Disgusting Than You’d Think
The people of Myra demanded the bones back. They wailed in sorrow that their city’s saint was about to sail away to foreign ...
What is St. Nicholas Day? How the German and Dutch holiday differs from Christmas
There are less than 20 days until Christmas, but St. Nicholas comes on Dec. 6. Here's what to know about the holiday.
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The Wonderworker – meeting the saint behind Santa Claus
The curious mixture of pagan, fairytale and Christian traditions make our celebrations of the Nativity very interesting in ...
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What is St. Nicholas Day? When is it? Everything to know about the holiday
Saint Nicholas of Myra, or St. Nicholas, was a bishop during the Roman Empire who became the Patron Saint of Children ...
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When is St. Nicholas Day 2024? What to know about the feast day and Milwaukee tradition
St. Nicholas is referred to as the Patron Saint of Children, according to the Catholic World Mission. He is also the ...
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Saint Nicholas visits Washington Catholic
Saint Nicholas made a magical stop at Washington Catholic Schools last week. He filled the students’ shoes with treats, ...
Record turnout for 11th Annual Saint Nicholas Ball supports local Catholic Charities
The Archdiocese of San Antonio hosted its 11th annual Saint Nicholas Ball Saturday, drawing a record turnout.The event, held ...
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Krampus Finally Answers the One Question Everyone Has Been Asking About the Movie's Ambiguous Ending
Krampus’ unsettling ending has had fans debating for years, but a tie-in story finally settles the debate on what happened to ...