Santa Claus is based on a historical 4th century figure, Saint Nicholas, who had a reputation for miracles and protecting ...

There are less than 20 days until Christmas, but St. Nicholas comes on Dec. 6. Here's what to know about the holiday.

In a major turn of events, a team of archaeologists recently discovered a sarcophagus believed to contain the remains of ...

The icon is a gift to the museum from Lynette and Brandon Hull and was acquired from the Temple Gallery in London, England. Lynette Hull is a member of the museum's board. The Temple Gallery is one of ...

A limestone sarcophagus in the Church of Saint Nicholas in Myra, Turkey was found which could be linked to Saint Nicholas himself ...

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 ...

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 do you want for Christmas?” the Rev. Joseph Verespy asked the children in the congregation during a crowded St. Nicholas ...

Archaeologists in Türkiye may have just unearthed the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the real-life inspiration for Santa Claus.

Saint Nicholas made a magical stop at Washington Catholic Schools last week. He filled the students’ shoes with treats, ...

Today marks St. Nicholas Day, a celebration honoring Saint Nicholas of Myra, a 4th-century Christian bishop known for his generosity and kindness. Observed annually on December 6, this day carries ...

Archeologists have discovered what they believe to be the tomb of Saint Nicholas, the philanthropic Greek bishop and inspiration behind Christmas icon Santa Claus. The six-foot-long limestone ...