Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker. Almighty Saint. Great Savior and Intercessor

Every nation has its especially revered saints. In the Christian faith, Saint Nicholas is one of the most beloved. In folk traditions, he is considered the first after God and the Mother of God… Since ancient times, Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker has been honored in Rus' as the heavenly patron of supreme power. Few know that it is Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, the helper in troubles and misfortunes for those who fervently prayed to him for help, a truly folk saint, who is the prototype of the good Santa Claus!
He has many names: he is called Saint Nicholas the Bishop, Saint Nicholas, Nicholas the Almsgiver, or Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker… Even during his lifetime, he became famous as a protector of the unjustly condemned, a reconciler of enemies, a deliverer from untimely death. People turn to Saint Nicholas for help in various cases: he is considered the patron of sailors and travelers; prayers are offered to him for the successful marriage of daughters; for deliverance from hunger… Nothing is impossible for this almighty saint! Anyone who possesses true faith and prays for a miracle will be heard and nourished by him, as long as their faith is strong and their thoughts are pure.