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December 6 · Optional · White
St Nicholas
(d. c. 343) Bishop of Myra in Asia Minor. Famous for secret gifts to the poor — including dowries for three young women — and for defending orthodox faith at the Council of Nicaea. Source of the legends of Santa Claus.
A prayerSaint Nicholas, bishop and giver of gifts, teach us the secret of generosity.
When is the feast of St Nicholas?
The feast is celebrated on December 6 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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