THE MIRACLE OF SAINT NIKOLAOS

Description Saint Nikolaos was the only son of a wealthy and religious family in Lycia. After the death of his parents, he handed over his fortune to the poor. He became known for his charity work, despite his efforts to hide it. In his ascetic life the voice of God had ordered him to live with people, because that was the only way to glorify His name. He was elected as the Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, where he served his flock like a genuine shepherd. During the empire of Diocletian and Maximilian, he taught people the power of the Lord. Polite, honest, righteous, he was a real Angel for people. In Christian tradition, there are many reports of sea-related miracles performed by St. Nicholas. He is considered the patron saint of seafarers, the Greek Navy and Coast Guard. All the ships of the navy, both military and commercial, have an icon of their patron. He departed this life in 343 AD, on December 6.

Silkscreen icon, crafted on canvas with gold background.