Saint Nicholas (disambiguation)
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Saint Nicholas
was a 4th-century saint and Greek Bishop of Myra.
Saint Nicholas may also refer to:
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Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas , also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a historic 4th-century saint and Greek Bishop of Myra . Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker...
was a 4th-century saint and Greek Bishop of Myra.
Saint Nicholas may also refer to:
- Pope Nicholas IPope Nicholas IPope Nicholas I, , or Saint Nicholas the Great, reigned from April 24, 858 until his death. He is remembered as a consolidator of papal authority and power, exerting decisive influence upon the historical development of the papacy and its position among the Christian nations of Western Europe.He...
(c.800–868), a.k.a. Nicholas the Great - Nicholas of TolentinoNicholas of TolentinoSaint Nicholas of Tolentino , known as the Patron of Holy Souls, was an Italian saint and mystic.-Biography:...
(c.1246–1303), Italian saint and mystic - Nicholas of FlüeNicholas of FlueSaint Nicholas of Flüe was a Swiss hermit and ascetic who is the patron saint of Switzerland. He is sometimes invoked as "Brother Klaus."...
(1417–1487), Swiss hermit and ascetic - Nicholas PieckNicholas PieckNicholas Pieck was the son of John Pieck and Henriea Clavia, devout Catholics. He was sent to college at 's-Hertogenbosch, and as soon as he had completed his classical studies he received the habit of the Friars Minor at the convent in that town. Nicholas was ordained a priest in 1558, devoting...
(1534–1572), Dutch saint and martyr - Nicholas Owen (martyr) (c.1550–1606), English Catholic martyr
- Nicholas of Japan (1836–1912), introduced Eastern Orthodox Church to Japan
- Nicholas II of RussiaNicholas II of RussiaNicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, Grand Prince of Finland, and titular King of Poland. His official short title was Nicholas II, Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias and he is known as Saint Nicholas the Passion-Bearer by the Russian Orthodox Church.Nicholas II ruled from 1894 until...
(1868–1918), last emperor of Russian; called Saint Nicholas the Passion-Bearer by the Russian Orthodox Church
In places:
- St. Nicholas, Jacksonville, Florida, a neighborhood of Jacksonville, Florida
- Mount Saint NicholasMount Saint NicholasMount Saint Nicholas is a peak in the remote southwestern section of Glacier National Park, in Montana, United States. It is a particularly steep, pointed rock pinnacle, and its distinctive profile is visible from many summits in the southern half of the park...
, U.S.A. - Saint Nicholas Peak (Canada)Saint Nicholas Peak (Canada)Saint Nicholas Peak is a mountain in the Rocky Mountains of Canada.It is located on the continental divide, on the Alberta-British Columbia border, in both Banff National Park and Yoho National Park. It lies on the eastern edge of the Wapta Icefield, and is part of the Waputik Mountains....
- Saint Nicholas Avenue (Manhattan)Saint Nicholas Avenue (Manhattan)Saint Nicholas Avenue is a major New York City street. It runs north-south between 193rd Street and 111th Streets in the New York City borough of Manhattan. It goes through the neighborhoods of Washington Heights, Harlem, Hamilton Heights, and Inwood...
In other uses:
- St. Nicholas MagazineSt. Nicholas MagazineSt. Nicholas Magazine was a popular children's magazine, founded by Scribner's in 1873. The first editor was Mary Mapes Dodge, who continued her association with the magazine until her death in 1905. Dodge published work by the country's best writers, including Louisa May Alcott, Francis Hodgson...
- "Sveti NikolaSveti Nikola"Sveti Nikola" is the single from the Serbian hard rock band Kerber.The song was originally recorded in 1998 and was intended to be the first single from the band's following studio album...
", song by Serbian hard rock band Kerber
See also
- Santa ClausSanta ClausSanta Claus is a folklore figure in various cultures who distributes gifts to children, normally on Christmas Eve. Each name is a variation of Saint Nicholas, but refers to Santa Claus...
, western folk legend sometimes called Old St. Nick, inspired by the 4th-century saint - St. Nicholas Church (disambiguation)
- Saint Nicholas Monastery (disambiguation)
- Saint Nicolas (disambiguation)
- São Nicolau (disambiguation)São Nicolau (disambiguation)São Nicolau means "Saint Nicholas" in Portuguese.It also refers to the following places:-Brazil:*São Nicolau - municipality of the state of Rio Grande do Sul*São Nicolau River - a river in the state of Piauí-Portugal:...