St. Nicholas - A3 Poster (STP751)
A3 laminated (encapsulated) poster.
Printed on gloss coated paper then laminated (encapsulated) for durability.
Dimensions: A3 29.7 cms x 42 cms (11 3/4" x 16 1/2").
Details of the Saint's Feast day is printed at the top of the poster.
Nicholas, Bishop.
Feastday 6th December.
Born in the 4th Century in Turkey (Asia Minor) he became Bishop of Myra
and is honoured in both the Western and Eastern churches. As early as
the 6th Century a church was built in his honour in Constantinople.
Although little historical evidence is known of him he was loved for his
generosity which gave rise to the custom of gift giving in December
associated with him, hence the name Santa Claus for Saint Nicholas.
He is also associated with saving sailors from a violent shipwreck
during a storm in the Mediterranean and this is the image portrayed on
the banner. He is known as the patron saint of sailors and children.
Artwork by the Benedictine Sisters of Turvey Abbey.
See Related Items below to purchase this image in other formats.
View our Display Board Saints Collection
View our Banner Saints Collection
View our Poster Saints Collection
