Questions about St Nicholas  

QUESTION 1

What does the name "Nicholas" mean? 

QUESTION 2

St Nicholas was born in Patara, and became bishop of what place?  Where is this? 

QUESTION 3

What was the extraordinary event that took place at the saint's baptism? 

QUESTION 4

St Nicholas fasted even as a baby.  Describe how.

QUESTION 5

St Nicholas was very zealous for the faith, so zealous that he put an arch heretic to shame, with words and deeds.  Describe the event.

QUESTION 6

How was St Nicholas chosen to be a bishop? 

QUESTION 7

St Nicholas is especially venerated by a particular category of workmen. Which? What other types of help is he known for? 

QUESTION 8

St Nicholas is known as a protector of captives.  This stems from his numerous appearances and intercessions for prisoners and those condemned to death. To which king did he appear in a dream?  Tell the circumstances.

QUESTION 9

St Nicholas is remembered by the church regularly on a weekly basis. How? 

QUESTION 10

Where are St Nicholas' relics?