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Saint Nicholas Saintly donor of gifts and patron of sailors
Saint Nicholas born in Patera Turkey grew to fame as bishop of Myré. He gave gold to aid three poor sisters inspiring the three golden balls symbol over pawnshops. Imprisoned by Dio cletian and freed by Constantine he became patron of children sailors and many nations. His remains were moved to Bari in the 11th century spreading his fame worldwide.
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Saint Nicholas
Patera
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Nicholas
Myré
Diocletian
Constantine
Myra
Bari
Italy