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Published: 2007-12-22 04:22:12 +0000 UTC; Views: 1290; Favourites: 27; Downloads: 34
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Description The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. At the time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a devout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and give the money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicated his life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosity to the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.

Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned. The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real criminalsβ€”murderers, thieves and robbers. After his release, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in his cathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healing powers, fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicholas Day.

One of his many miracle story tells of three theological students, traveling on their way to study in Athens. A wicked innkeeper robbed and murdered them, hiding their remains in a large pickling tub. It so happened that Bishop Nicholas, traveling along the same route, stopped at this very inn. In the night he dreamed of the crime, got up, and summoned the innkeeper. As Nicholas prayed earnestly to God the three boys were restored to life and wholeness. In France the story is told of three small children, wandering in their play until lost, lured, and captured by an evil butcher. St. Nicholas appears and appeals to God to return them to life and to their families. And so St. Nicholas is the patron and protector of children.
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Samuraidad [2008-01-28 16:39:29 +0000 UTC]

Very, very nice work here! It looks quite a lot like a cool old icon yet with awesome stylized cartooning thrown in!

Btw, the real St. Nick rocked!!

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spicemaster In reply to Samuraidad [2008-01-28 19:03:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Realm-Of-The-Shadows [2007-12-22 06:23:19 +0000 UTC]

that's amazing!

but what's the deal with the wardrobe? it almost looks like the archetype for future roman catholic figures.

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spicemaster In reply to Realm-Of-The-Shadows [2007-12-22 23:54:24 +0000 UTC]

well its based off the old saint paintings and then the outfits are loosely based off the Blood Trinity anime with my holiday twist to it all.

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Realm-Of-The-Shadows In reply to spicemaster [2007-12-23 05:17:29 +0000 UTC]

What's up with Trinity Blood?

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spicemaster In reply to Realm-Of-The-Shadows [2007-12-23 07:37:28 +0000 UTC]

It's an anime, but I dont know whats up with it. lol

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Realm-Of-The-Shadows In reply to spicemaster [2007-12-23 19:33:27 +0000 UTC]

have you seen it all?

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spicemaster In reply to Realm-Of-The-Shadows [2007-12-23 20:33:16 +0000 UTC]

yes. I loved the beginning then it got real boring then the end was cool but bu that point I didn't care.

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Realm-Of-The-Shadows In reply to spicemaster [2007-12-24 05:16:36 +0000 UTC]

then i guess im not touching it then.

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