December 6 St. Nicholas, Pray for us!
Today is the Feast of St. Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor (Turkey). He died in 345AD. While this day is usually seen as a day of receiving gifts from St. Nicholas in our stockings or shoes, generosity is only one of his many virtues. He was also imprisoned by the Emperor Diocletian during the persecutions and later released. Eusebius mentions in his Ecclesiatical History that Nicholas was also present at the Council of Nicea, where he defended the full divinity of Jesus Christ. The Orthodox Christians, especially the Greeks, highly venerate St. Nicholas (How many Greeks do you know who are named Nick?).
He is also a warm-up for the Great Western Doctor of the Church that we celebrate tomorrow, St. Ambrose.
Father, hear our prayers for mercy, and by the help of St. Nicholas, keep us safe from all danger and guide us on the way to salvation. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
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