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Nicholas of Myra was the only son of wealthy Christian parents named Epiphanius (Ἐπιφάνιος) and Johanna (Ἰωάννα) according to some accounts and Theophanes (Θεοφάνης) and Nonna (Îόννα) according to others.
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What is Saint Nicholas' last name?
At the time of Saint Nicholas of Myra people did not have last names. If he had addtional names we are not aware of them.
Why was Saint Nicholas called by his name?
Nicholas was the name given him by his parents.
How did Saint Nicholas of Myra get his name?
His parents named him Nicholas after an uncle who was a Catholic bishop.
How many siblings did Saint Nicholas have?
If Nicholas had any siblings, there is no reference to them or their names in any biography this writer has encountered. It is known, however, that his parents died of a plague when he was quite young and an uncle took him in.
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Saint Nicholas Centre
Why does Saint Nicholas put coins in shoes?
Saint Nicholas, aka parents, place small gifts in their children's shoes to celebrate St. Nicholas Day on December 6.
What were the names of Saint Valentine's parents?
We know very little about the life of Saint Valentine of Rome, including the names of his parents.
Who were the parents of Saint Nicholas?
According to the Eastern Church, Nicholas was the only son of wealthy Christian parents named Epiphanus and Johanna. There is, however, no confirmation of this.
Why is he called Saint Nicholas?
Nicholas was the name given to him by his parents when he was born. The title 'Saint' was awarded to him after he died by the early Christians who were impressed with his saintly life and generosity.
What were the names of Saint Elizabeth's parents?
Which Saint Elizabeth? There are several.
What were the names of Saint Clomba's parents?
There is no saint named Clomba.
What were the names of Saint Clomuba's parents?
There is no saint named Clomuba.
