Instead of a “right jolly old elf,” St. Nicholas is the patron saint of everything from brewers to pawnbrokers to murderers. Here are eight often terrifying legends associated with the saint ...

Saint Nicholas was born in Lycia in Asia Minor. He is one of the most popular saints of the Church, even though there is scarcely anything historically certain about him except that he was Bishop ...

The Feast of St. Nicholas, fondly referred to by many across the region as St. Nick's Day, takes place annually Dec. 6. Though the holiday involves stockings and small gifts, it is separate from ...

Our heartfelt thanks to all who helped in any way to provide assistance and support through the 2024 work of the St. Nicholas Ministry. The St. Nicholas Ministry nurtures compassion, creates ...

Originally conceived in the mid-1800s to honor Tsarevich Nicholas Alexandrovich (who died in Nice), the St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral wasn't completed until the early 20th century.

The Basilica of St. Nicholas in Amsterdam is being elevated to a cathedral, the Diocese Haarlem-Amsterdam said on Friday. The ...

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Olyphant celebrated its 120th anniversary on St. Nicholas Day, Dec. 6. The church was consecrated by Patriarch Tikhon in 1904. Named in honor of St. Nicholas the ...

Tonya Russell Though larger rum distilleries like Mount Gay Rum and West Indies Rum can be found on the island, few offer the historic charm of St. Nicholas Abbey. Unlike other Bajan distilleries ...