The Wonderworker, the God-pleaser, the Merciful – so called in Russia the most beloved saint. No one other than the Virgin is dedicated so many temples, icons, chapels. According to legend, the first church in the name of the saint was built by Princess Olga, long before the saint.
Vladimir baptized Rus.
The saint was so revered in Russia that he was sincerely considered Russian. In fact, the future bishop was born and lived all his life in Lycia, a Roman province in modern Turkey. The only child of pious parents, he absorbed the wisdom of Holy Scripture from childhood.
At a young age he became a priest and soon a bishop in the city of Myra. He spent a lot of time in prayer, interrupting it to help the suffering.
There was St. Nicholas:
Peacekeeper
He did not hesitate to go to the battlefield, calling on the warring parties to negotiate.
Defender of innocent prisoners
He was not afraid of those who were slandered, and he was not afraid to argue with the rulers about their fate.
Healer.
The Lord gave him the righteous ability to heal physical and spiritual diseases.
Unmerciless
Nicholas gave all his fortune to the poor, never asked for anything for himself, sent all donations to the service.
Defender of faith
The saint always spoke against heresy, gave arguments and examples. He participated in the 1st Council of Nicaea, sharply criticized the apostate Arius. He participated in the creation of the Creed.
December 19 is celebrated Nikola Winter. Special services are held on a memorial day. The night before, and in the morning, the liturgy. On this day, believers reflect on the immortality of the soul, meekness combined with inner strength, about the good done in the name of Christ. Revered man who tried to implement all the precepts of the Savior, was distinguished by purity of soul, kindness and love for people.
They pray to the saint for any need, with the confidence that it will help, because he is an “emergency defender.” Takes care on the road, strengthens health, helps in difficult everyday situations. He is considered his patron and sailors, and merchants, and unmarried girls. They ask the saint for wisdom in raising children, for the peaceful resolution of conflicts, for getting rid of poverty, for strengthening faith. During his lifetime, the bishop always came to the aid of the suffering, nothing changed when his earthly path came to an end. He still intercedes, comforts, gives hope to everyone who with faith asks for help.
On the day of his memory it is good to go to church, asking the saint to pray to Christ for the salvation of our souls. He won’t say no.
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