Nikolai winter biography

The size may vary slightly for three versions of 30 x 25 x 5 cm - rub. Nikolai Winter Old Russian name of one of the images of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. Winter, because one of the dates of memory is celebrated on his replacement on December 19, and also because Nicholas the Miner was depicted in Miter on the icon, and the people did not know that it was one of the details of the vestments of the saint and suggested that it was a hat on his beloved saint due to the cold :.

Mitra, on the other hand, dresses the bishop during a worship at any time of the year. Memory celebration: - August 11th; - December 19th is the replacement. Exactly the date of birth of St. Nicholas is unknown. Most researchers agree that this is August 11, some believe that this is March 15. But no one knows this for certain. The church celebrates the birthday of St. Nicholas on August 11.

His parents Theophanes and Nonna were from a noble family and very prosperous, which did not prevent them from being pious Christians who are merciful to the poor and diligent to God. Until old age, they did not have children; In constant hot prayer, they asked the Almighty to give them a son, promising to devote him to serving God. Their prayer was heard: the Lord gave them a son, who, under the Holy Baptism, received the name Nikolai, which means in Greek-"winning the people." Already in the early days of his infancy, St.

Nicholas showed that he is intended for special service to the Lord. The legend was preserved that during the baptism, when the rite was very long, he, not supported by anyone, stood in the font for three hours. From the very first days, St. Nicholas began a strict ascetic life, which remained faithful to the coffin. All the unusual behavior of the child showed parents that he would become the great saint of God, so they paid special attention to his upbringing and tried, first of all, to inspire the son of Christianity and direct him to righteous life.

The lad soon comprehended, thanks to rich talents, led by the Holy Spirit, a book wisdom. The grace of God has shown signs on it from birth. Being a lad, he discovered a tendency to abstinence, often visited the temples of God and with love studied the Holy Scripture under the leadership of his Uncle Nikolai, Bishop of Patarsky. At the request of his uncle, he was given to the service of the Lord and was subsequently placed by the presbyter.

In this dignity, he visited Jerusalem and on the way with his prayers twice tamed a storm at sea and saved people. By the special suggestion of God, he moved to the worlds and soon he was elected a bishop for holy life. The saint was a model of faith, meekness, mercy and abstinence. Under Diocletian, the driver of Christians, along with other Christians, was prone to imprisonment.

In prison, Nikolai gave his daytime a portion of bread to children, sent water to thirsty. Emperor Konstantin freed Christians. In the year, St. Nicholas attended the I Ecumenical Council and showed a special jealousy on him to protect Orthodoxy and shame false teachings. He committed many wonderful deeds and exploits. Everyone spoke not only about the amazing effect of his words, but also of the most appearance, from which the unusual divine force emanated, which influenced the hearts of people and turned them to God and strengthened them in faith.

He created many miracles after his death. The intercessor in all troubles, St. Nikolai helped his great mercy, and the low prayer bringing, giving them great ailments healing. He is praying for help in different troubles, honor him with a feeder of widows and orphans and call for help from sinking on the waters. He helps parents in care to attach daughters in marriage.

Saint Nikolai Winter Diveevo Icon. Then, in a wooden kiote, a wooden frame with glass. You can also purchase an icon Nikolai Wonderworker in a figure of a wooden frame.