St. Nicholas | Pray for Us
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St. Nicholas | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Nicholas, 4th-century Bishop of Myra and model of hidden generosity, is honored on December 6.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | December 6 |
| Life & Canonization | Born c. 270 at Patara in Lycia (modern Turkey); Bishop of Myra; died December 6, c. 343; relics translated to Bari in 1087 |
| Patronage | Children, sailors, fishermen, merchants, travelers, and students |
| Symbols | Bishop's vestments, a Gospel book, three gold purses, three children |
The Life of St. Nicholas
Nicholas was a generous bishop of Myra, in what is now Turkey, who loved to give in secret. The best-known story tells of a poor father with three daughters and no money for their dowries. On three nights Nicholas tossed a bag of gold through their window, and by tradition one landed in a stocking hung by the fire to dry.
Sailors, children and families have loved him ever since. Dutch settlers called him Sinterklaas, and his name became Santa Claus. On the evening of December 5 children in many countries still set out their shoes, hoping to find small gifts from St. Nicholas in the morning.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St. Nicholas the real Santa Claus?
Yes. Santa Claus comes from Sinterklaas, the Dutch name for St. Nicholas, the bishop famous for secret gifts.
Why do we hang stockings?
Tradition says one of the bags of gold he tossed through the window landed in a stocking drying by the fire.
Why do children leave out shoes on December 5?
In many countries they set out shoes or boots the night before his feast and wake up to chocolate coins, oranges or small gifts.
What is he the patron of?
Children, sailors, travelers, bakers and gift-givers.
Why is he shown with three gold balls?
They represent the three bags of gold he secretly gave the three sisters.
How can families celebrate him?
Leave out shoes, read his story, and do a secret good deed for someone in need, just as he did.
When is his feast?
December 6.