St. Nikolaus - Rhede (D)
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N 53° 03.568 E 007° 16.371
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Statue of St. Nikolaus behind the St. Nikolaus Church located Kirchstrasse in Rhede, Germany.
Waymark Code: WMQM4Y
Location: Niedersachsen, Germany
Date Posted: 03/01/2016
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Saint Nicholas (15 March 270 – 6 December 343), also called Nikolaos of Myra, was a historic 4th-century Christian saint and Greek Bishop of Myra, in Asia Minor (modern-day Demre, Turkey). Because of the many miracles attributed to his intercession, he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker. His reputation evolved among the faithful, as was common for early Christian saints. The historical Saint Nicholas is commemorated and revered among Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran, and Orthodox Christians. In addition, some Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Reformed churches have been named in honor of Saint Nicholas.
Saint Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors, merchants, archers, repentant thieves, children, brewers, pawnbrokers and students in various cities and countries around Europe.
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