Nicholas the Wonderworker. Santa Claus or Russian God. Walking in the Life

One of the most famous saints in the world is Nicholas the Wonderworker, Bishop of Myra in Lycia. He is considered the patron saint of sailors and the homeless, of prisoners and children. People almost all over the planet believe... in his miracles. In Russia, he was called 'Russian God,' and it was known that prayer to him saves from misfortunes. Once, his relics were in the city of Myra (now Turkey), and in the 11th century, they were transported to the Italian city of Bari, where millions of pilgrims now flock to venerate the saint and take with them a piece of fragrant miraculous oil. All the children of the world call him Santa Claus; he brings gifts for the New Year. The book by the famous writer and historian Konstantin Kovalev-Sluchevsky is a collection of unique information about Saint Nicholas and his spiritual endeavors. The complete life story attracts with its lively literary language and scientific-historical content. This publication is intended for all who are interested in the true history of world civilization and the life and deeds of the great saint.