Nikolaos ho Thaumatourgos

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Nikolaos ho Thaumatourgos is a 4th-century Christian bishop and saint, widely venerated for his piety and numerous miracles, who became the historical basis for the figure of Saint Nicholas.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf 4th-century Christian bishop
Christian bishop
Christian saint
historical person
miracle worker
alsoKnownAs Nicholas of Myra NERFINISHED
Nicholas the Wonderworker NERFINISHED
Saint Nicholas NERFINISHED
associatedWith almsgiving
care for children
gift-giving
protection of sailors
centuryActive 4th century
era Late Antiquity
hasAttribute miracle worker reputation
model of episcopal charity
hasFeastDay December 6
hasName Nikolaos ho Thaumatourgos NERFINISHED
honorificPrefix Saint
inspired Saint Nicholas traditions
Santa Claus figure
knownFor charity
generosity to the poor
numerous miracles
piety
legacy influence on Christmas customs
patronage of children
patronage of the poor
religion Christianity
roleInTradition historical basis for Saint Nicholas
title Wonderworker
bishop
saint
tradition Patristic era bishop
veneratedIn Anglican Communion
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
surface form: Eastern Orthodox Church

Lutheran Churches NERFINISHED
Oriental Orthodoxy
surface form: Oriental Orthodox Churches

Roman Catholicism
surface form: Roman Catholic Church

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Nicholas the Wonderworker alsoKnownAs Nikolaos ho Thaumatourgos