Every nation has especially revered saints. In the Christian faith, Saint Nicholas is one of the most beloved. In folk legends, he is considered the first after God and the Mother of God… Since ancient times, Nicholas the Wonderworker has been revered in Rus’ as the heavenly patron of the supreme power. Few people know that it was Nicholas the Wonderworker, a helper in troubles and misfortunes to those who fervently prayed to him for help, truly a national saint, who is the prototype of the good Santa Claus!

He has many names: he is called Saint Nicholas, Saint Nicholas, Nicholas the Pleasant or Nicholas the Wonderworker… During his lifetime, he became famous as a defender of the innocently convicted, a reconciler of warring parties, and a deliverer from vain death. People turn to St. Nicholas for help in a variety of cases: he is considered the patron saint of sailors and travelers; they pray to him for the successful marriage of their daughters; about getting rid of hunger… Nothing is impossible for this almighty saint! Everyone who has true faith and prays for a Miracle will be heard and nourished by it, the main thing is that the faith is strong and the thoughts are pure.