The discovery could muddy the conventional wisdom about the true resting place of the saint’s relics, which is currently ...

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

The sarcophagus belonging to Saint Nicholas, the man behind the legend of Santa Claus, is believed to have been uncovered in ...

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 ...

Archaeologists assume the sarcophagus was covered by a layer of gravel and sand brought by a flood or tsunami.

Born some time after 260 A.D. in Myra (now the Demre district of Antalya, Turkey), Saint Nicholas was an early Christian ...

Just in the Nick of time. Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a sarcophagus that they believe could belong to Saint Nicholas — the generous Christian holy man who inspired Santa Claus.

Archaeologists in Turkey uncovered a limestone sarcophagus in the Church of Saint Nicholas in Demre, Antalya, which they believe could be linked to Saint Nicholas himself, known worldwide as Santa ...

Archaeologists have uncovered a sarcophagus at St. Nicholas Church in Turkey, believed to be the burial site of the bishop behind Santa Claus.

The coffin of St. Nicholas — considered the primary inspiration for Santa Claus due to his generosity — may have been ...