StNicholasDay21

Saint Nicholas is one of the most revered saints in Orthodoxy. He is considered the protector of the common people, the patron of navigation, trade and agriculture. The memory of Nicholas the Wonderworker is honored with two major holidays, one of which falls on May 22 and is associated with the transfer of the saint's relics from Myra of Lycia to Bar (Italy) in 1087, and the second — December 19 — is the Day of the death of Nicholas and is celebrated as the day of the Church's finding a new heavenly patron.

St. Nicholas the Saint was called a miracle worker for the incalculable number of miraculous healings and resurrections from the dead, for the ability to tame and subdue the sea element, for other miracles that occurred even when praying to him. The love of the people and the great authority of the holy Archbishop Nicholas are inextricably linked with his bright faith, as well as with his sensitivity to the requests of people, with his quick and merciful help.