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|name=Saint Nicholas

|name=Saint Nicholas

|image=Saint_nicholas.jpg

|image=Saint_nicholas.jpg

|birth_date=c. 260/280

|birth_date=March 15, 270

|birth_place=Patara, Roman Empire

|birth_place=Patara, Roman Empire

|death_date=December 343 (aged 62-84)

|death_date=December 6, 343  

|death_place=Myra, Byzantine Empire

|death_place=Myra, Byzantine Empire

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'' This article is about the actual Bishop of Myra. For the legends of secret gift-givers based on his life, see the individual entries, e.g., [[Santa Claus]], on those legendary characters.''

'' This article is about the actual Bishop of Myra. For the legends of secret gift-givers based on his life, see the individual entries, e.g., [[Santa Claus]], on those legendary characters.''

'''Saint Nicholas''' (ca. 270-6 December 343 AD) was a bishop in the pre-[[Constantine]] church, a delegate to the [[Council of Nicaea]], and a true [[champion]] of justice—a quite honorable enough memory for any man. Today, most people remember only his name, a name they attach to a [[God-substitute|God-substitutionary]] [[mythology|mythical]] figure with a reputation for secret gift-giving and the bestowing of rewards according to works rather than grace.

'''Saint Nicholas''' (traditionally March 15, 270 - December 6, 343 AD) was a bishop in the pre-[[Constantine]] church, a delegate to the [[Council of Nicaea]], and a true [[champion]] of justice—a quite honorable enough memory for any man. Today, most people remember only his name, a name they attach to a [[God-substitute|God-substitutionary]] [[mythology|mythical]] figure with a reputation for secret gift-giving and the bestowing of rewards according to works rather than grace.

== The Real Person ==

== The Real Person ==